Public health 5-19 - Supporting a child or young person's mental health
The Public health 5-19 service is here to support and enhance your schools provision in promoting and nurturing positive mental health in children and young people.
Children and young people can face many uncertainties, difficulties and problems whilst navigating their way through childhood. Helping them to cope and build resilience is key to enabling them to thrive and achieve.
Here you can find lots of advice, guidance and support related to children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing.
In addition, if you require more specific or targeted support please book an e-School Nurse Appointment for a video consultation
Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges
Anna Freud - Mental Health and wellbeing school policies
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Basic Mental Health Training Resources
Basic mental health awareness training PowerPoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
Primary Balance Wheel (PDF )
Secondary Balance wheel (PDF 246KB)
Young person mental health discussion form (PDF 253KB)
Parent Resources
PH5-19 Behaviour parent/care leaflet (PDF 173KB)
PH5-19 Emotional health parent/carer leaflet (PDF 179KB)
PH5-19 Parenting leaflet (176KB)
Anxious Child Training Resources
The anxious child training PowerPoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
PH5-19 The worry toolkit contents (PDF 69KB)
PH5-19 All about me activity (PDF 40KB)
PH5-19 What is worry? activity (PDF 531KB)
PH5-19 How I feel worry activity (PDF 51KB)
PH5-19 The calm down kit (PDF 24KB)
PH5-19 Relaxation card description (PDF 80KB)
PH5-19 Relaxation cards picture version (PDF 24KB)
PH5-19 Relaxation cards 1 (PDF 12KB)
PH5-19 Relaxation cards 2 (PDF 12KB)
PH5-19 Strength cards activity (PDF 66KB)
PH5-19 Breathing star activity (PDF 155KB)
Worried child toolkit complete version (PDF 7.7MB)
Chill Skills Resources
Chill Skills PowerPoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
PH 5-19 tips for creating a chill out zone (PDF 284KB)
PH 5-19 Chills skills activites (PDF 282KB)
Chill zone rules poster (PDF 177KB)
Big emotion cards (PDF 4.36MB)
PH 5-19 Breathing Star (PDF 155KB)
Calm down brain break breathing exercise cards (PDF 540KB)
PH 5-19 Mindful glitter jar (PDF 423KB)
PH 5-19 Ninja stress balls (PDF 444KB)
Yoga for kids body shape cards (PDF 370KB)
Building Resilience Resources
Building resilience training PowerPoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
PH5-19 Happy wheel activity (PDF 219KB)
PH5-19 Glitter jar act activity (PDF 201KB)
PH5-19 Mindfulness exercises (PDF 203KB)
PH5-19 Happy box activity (PDF 188KB)
PH5-19 Five stage problem solving activity (PDF 414KB)
PH5-19 Resilience tips for parents/carers primary (PDF 183KB)
PH5-19 Resilience tips for parents/carers secondary (PDF 108KB)
Cumbria Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)
Sudden and traumatic death and bereavement
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Please find below the NHS link for information and management of the condition along with useful websites.
Time to Change Resources to Challenge Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination
Resources for the whole community to improve knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, to help challenge mental health stigma and discrimination.
beat - beating eating disorders
NHS Choices: Generalised anxiety disorder
NHS Choices: Obsessive Compulsive disorder
Selfharm UK www.safa-selfharm.com
Self Harm UK supports young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest. It also supports parents, carers and professionals involved with young people.
Self Injury Support UK
Information to support those who self harm and mental health through providing resources and training includes lessons plans and teaching resources.
PAPYRUS - Prevention of young suicide