Help Self injury: young people’s experiences
Two of our MindMate Ambassadors talk about their perspective and experience of self injury and some of the myths surrounding self harm. 10 min film.
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Epigenetics
“Epigenetics” is an emerging area of scientific research that shows how environmental influences—children’s experiences—actually affect the expression of their genes. This is an easy-to-read graphic...
ViewFrom Timid To Tiger: A Treatment Manual for Parenting the Anxious Child
Evidence Based manual for mental health professionals who work with young anxious children and their parents. Organised into a 10-session parenting-based course, the book provides...
ViewSafety plan
This Safety Plan document can be used with a young person to explore their suicidal thoughts in more detail and formulate a plan for staying...
ViewGuide to education settings to support CYP MH and wellbeing
This is a comprehensive guide for schools and settings to support Children and Young People's Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Needs which may have arisen...
ViewRemote support toolkit for staff during Covid-19
Evidence-based practices for supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing remotely during Covid-19. The toolkit pulls together best practice learning on how to support young...
ViewA guide to understanding and managing trauma
An easy-read exploration of the feelings related to traumatic events written for parents and young people. Includes worksheets and practical elements.
ViewSupporting autistic young people in crisis
(26 page pdf) This document aims to help those working in mental health and crisis services, to support young autistic people experiencing a mental health...
ViewChild Bereavement animation and supporting information
Animation to be used as a training tool for staff who work with children and young people in Leeds, with the aim of improving the...
ViewLinking Leeds
Linking Leeds is the free city-wide service in Leeds – helping anyone over 16 with anything they need. We make navigating the complex and expansive...
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YoungMinds
UK’s leading charity committed to improving the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people has an extensive informative website for young people and for adults supporting them.
YoungMinds
MindEd
MindEd e-learning portal is a huge free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health; to help you become informed and better equipped when supporting children and young people. Try searching for a given topic, e.g. ‘loss and grief’ or ‘eating problems’.
MindEd
NHS Choices (youth mental health)
An information hub on youth mental health offering young people advice and help on mental health problems including ‘why do I feel so down?’ and ‘tips for coping with depression’.
NHS Choices