During my years in education, I have witnessed and experienced anxiety and stress in many forms, both in young people and adults. We all feel stress in our lives but why is it that sometimes we seem to cope and other times we don’t? Why do some people seem to deal with stress better than others and how can we help young people’s resilience towards the pressures of education and the wider world?
There is no single answer as our lives, experiences, responses to the world and coping mechanisms are unique and our children are no different. However, below you will find lots useful advice and support to help begin to understand stress, anxiety, depression and how to support your child through those tough times.
Tips:
Whatever you need to know about coping with stress, anxiety or depression, or just the normal emotional ups and downs of life, the NHS Choices Moodzone is there to help. It offers practical advice, interactive tools, videos and audio guides to help you feel mentally and emotionally better (NHS).
Below, we have referenced a few of (which we consider) the most useful pages…
YoungMinds
A UK leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.
MindEd
“Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself.”
Kooth
A UK leading mental health and wellbeing platform for 11-18 year olds.
Resources:
What makes me, me?
Sometimes we lose ourselves, so taking a little time to reflect can be that first step to finding our way again.
How do we fit together?
Sometimes we feel a little lost. However, we all have positive, supportive relationships around us; we just need to give ourselves time to reflect on what they are and who they are with… Use this poster to help identify and define those relationships. For further ideas on how to use this poster, simply contact us below.
If you require any specific help, support or resources to support your child through stressful periods in their educational journey, contact us directly, either using the form below or by emailing: healthymind@linkinglearning.co.uk