Children's Mental Health

There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and everyone can face challenges from time to time that they feel they need support and guidance for. As parents, you wouldn't expect your young people to face difficult challenges alone and neither should you. Below are a few websites and help lines offering a range of different support across many areas. Please take the time to have a look through and pass the information on to any parent who might need it. 

One day, everything is all calm, the next it's chaos. However, it's going; NSPCC is available through their website with advice and support for parents and carers.

Young Minds offers support and guidance. Whether you want to understand more about your young person's mental health, find the right help for them or hear from other parents who've been there, our guides can help.

As well as core family support services offered through their helpline, live chat, and email support, family lives also work in many different areas and offer tailored support around issues such as bullying, mental health and support for specific communities.

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Many of us who care for children may worry about our mental health. We may worry about how it’ll impact our children or how we can look after them.

But with the right support and resources, it’s possible to care for children while managing your mental health problem.

Being a parent isn't easy - and you're not expected to have all the answers.

Every day brings new questions. How do I help my anxious child settle into school? What's the best way to explain scary news headlines? How can I keep my family safe during extreme weather?

You're already doing an incredible job, but sometimes we all need a little extra support. That's exactly what this hub is for.

Here you'll find practical advice, expert insights, and reassuring guidance for the moments that matter most in your parenting journey—from everyday learning opportunities to navigating those tricky conversations we all face.