Mental Health
Mental Health tips and suggestions
Mental health for all family members really matters. It is so easy to see when someone has broken their leg or has a poorly eye, but poor mental health is hidden so well by so many people and it can be just as crippling.
Here at St Andrew's Benn C of E Primary School we want to support all of our school communality and help you when you need someone to turn to. On this page we have a few ideas of things you can do or places you can go to for help.
Don't forget that we have our Monday drop in where you can come and ask to speak to someone in confidence and we will help point you in the right direction and be a listening ear.
Places you can go for help....
Talking about mental health - why it matters for everyone
Ways to support children suffering with poor mental health
What can I do at home?
Find time to talk, just the two of you – 'Check in' with them while you're doing things together, so they get used to talking about their feelings.
Play together – Play helps them to be curious, learn new things, solve problems and express feelings without words.
Be a role model – Show how you cope with difficult feelings and look after yourself.
Where can I get more information?
Child mental health and wellbeing
Big changes
Bereavement and grief - Child Bereavement UK or Winston's Wish.
Divorce and separation - Young Minds.
Getting ready to start school - Place2Be.
Adolescence and growing up - The Mix.
Exam stress - Place2Be.
Conditions and challenges
Eating disorders - Beat.
Addiction and drugs - FRANK.
Abuse - NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children).
Difference and diversity
Special needs and disabilities - Scope.
Autism - National Autistic Society.
LGBTQ+ - Strong Family Alliance.
Race and ethnicity - BAATN (The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network).
Gender identity - Gendered Intelligence.
Rugby Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST)
The Mental Health in Schools Team is an NHS service that has been introduced as part of the national plans to expand mental health services for children, young people and their families within the education setting.
Working across Coventry and Warwickshire, we are here to provide mental health interventions, advice, and liaison with specialist services to help children and young people get the right support. We work closely with schools to develop their ‘whole school and college approach’ to mental health and wellbeing
We support young people who are experiencing low mood and a range of anxiety difficulties.
We are currently based in schools in South Warwickshire, Coventry, Rugby and North Warwickshire
The team consists of qualified and trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioners, Specialist Mental Health Practitioners, Team Leaders, a Service Manager and Clinical Lead.
Between us we have a wealth of experience supporting children and young people with their mental health.
Please find the latest information session dates from the MHST here:
More support for children can be found here:
Dimensions Tool https://dimensions.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/
Recovery and Wellbeing Academy https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/
NHS Talking Therapies https://www.talkingtherapies.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/
Community Autism Support Services https://casspartnership.org.uk/