Mental Health

Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people. They include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives.

Alarmingly, however, 70% of children and young people who experience a mental health problem have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age.

The emotional well being of children is just as important as their physical health.

Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.

Below are a list of websites which provide invaluable advice for anyone concerned about mental health.

Young Minds – Parents Guide to Support

Children’s Society – Young People’s Mental Health

Young Minds – Transitional Tips

Sleep Scotland – Sleeping Tips

Huffpost – How To Speak To Children About Their Mental Health

Parents Protect – If Your Child Gets Into Trouble Online

The Children’s Society – Alcoholism & Family Members

Mental Health – Children & Young People