--- title: "Childrens’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Support" url: "https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding/childrens-mental-health-and-wellbeing-support" school: "St Francis’ Catholic Primary School" --- # Childrens’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Support ## Childrens’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Support As parents and carers we play an important role in teaching children and young people how to understand and manage their feelings as they grow up. Just click [**here**](https://www.healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk/primary-mental-health-workers) on the website above to see signposts of support. ### I’m worried about my child or young person. If their life is in immediate danger, call 999. If not, **[follow our advice for getting urgent help](https://www.place2be.org.uk/page/get-urgent-help/)**. ### 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 - **[NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/talking-to-children-about-feelings/)** - **[Young Minds](https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/)** - **[MindEd](https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people)** - **[Place2Be’s blog](https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/)** #### Big Changes - **[Bereavement and grief (Child Bereavement UK)](https://www.childbereavementuk.org/)** - **[Divorce and separation (Young Minds)](https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-divorce-or-separation/)** - **[Getting ready to start school (Place2Be)](https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/getting-ready-to-start-primary-school/)** - **[Adolescence and growing up (The Mix)](https://www.themix.org.uk/)** #### Conditions and Challenges - **[Eating disorders (Beat)](https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/)** - **[Addiction and drugs (FRANK)](https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/worried-about-a-child)** - **[Abuse (NSPCC)](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/)** #### Difference and Diversity - **[Special needs and disabilities (Scope)](https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/support-groups-parents/)** - **[Autism (National Autistic Society)](https://www.autism.org.uk/about.aspx)** - **[LGBTQ+ (Strong Family Alliance)](https://www.strongfamilyalliance.org/parent-guide/)** - **[Gender diversity and transgender (Mermaids)](https://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk/resources-for-parents.html)** - **[Race and ethnicity (BAATN)](https://www.baatn.org.uk/)** Please note, this is not an exhaustive list and we are unable to signpost to every organisation. Please refer to the **[NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/cypmhs-information-for-parents-and-carers/)** or **[BBC Action Line](https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/)** for a more comprehensive directory. ### Does my child or young person need mental health support? It’s normal to feel angry, sad, worried or stressed sometimes. However, if they’re struggling to cope with those feelings, they might need support. #### Look out For - Sudden changes in behaviour. - Negative thoughts and low self-esteem. - Arguing and fighting. - Sleep problems. - Avoiding school or staying with you all the time. - Aches and pains. *Remember – everyone is different and these signs might not have anything to do with a mental health problem.* #### Children and Young People can be Affected by Big Changes Like - Death or illness in the family. - Parents separating. - Moving school or moving house. - Tests and exams. - Adolescence and puberty. - Relationship and friendship problems. Try talking to them first. If you’re worried, **[follow our advice for getting help](https://www.place2be.org.uk/page/get-urgent-help/)**. ### Safeguarding - [Safeguarding](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding) - [Parents & Family Support](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding/parents-family-support) - [Early Help](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding/early-help) - [Well Being](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding/well-being) - [Childrens’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Support](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding/childrens-mental-health-and-wellbeing-support) - [Online Safety](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding/online-safety) - [Safer School App](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding/safer-school-app) ![St Francis’ Catholic Primary School ](https://files.schudio.com/st-francis-catholic-primary-school-preston-2/images/logo/Untitled_design.png) ### St Francis’ Catholic Primary School The Hill Horns Lane Goosnargh Preston PR3 2FJ (01772) 865369 ### Useful Links - [PTFA](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/parent-information/ptfa) - [Our School](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/about-us/our-school) - [Ofsted](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/school-information/ofsted) - [Online Safety](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/safeguarding/online-safety) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stfranciscatholicprimaryschool/?locale=en_GB) - [X](https://x.com/SFrancisPrimary) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Francis’ Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)