Supporting children and young people directly; spending time in nature has been found to help promote good mental health. Being in nature or even viewing scenes of nature, can reduce feelings fear, anger and stress, giving you the opportunity to feel more relaxed. In this video Jo discusses how you can increase your awareness with the importance of nature. "From forests, oceans and rivers, to parks and gardens, to window boxes or even house plants, we can find nature wherever we are" - Mental Health Foundation.

QUOTE: "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished" - Lao Tzu

RESOURCES/HELPLINES (May 2021)

- CHILDLINE – [ Ссылка ] A free and confidential service dedicated for children and young people up to the age of 19. ChildLine also offers an online confidential live one-to-one chat via their website. Helpline: 0800 1111.
- HEADS TOGETHER – [ Ссылка ] Heads Together is a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, which combines a campaign to tackle stigma and change the conversation on mental health.
- KOOTH – [ Ссылка ] Free, safe and anonymous online counselling support for young people (postcode depending).
- SAMARITANS – [ Ссылка ] Offers confidential, 24-hour emotional support to anyone in crisis. Helpline: 116 123 (UK).
- SHOUT - [ Ссылка ] Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text 85258.
- YOUNGMINDS – [ Ссылка ] Provides information and advice on child mental health issues. Offers a fantastic helpline specifically for parents: 0808 802 5544 (Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4pm).

WORLDWIDE RESOURCES/HELPLINES (May 2021)

AMERICA - 2.1.1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential emotional support they need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; [ Ссылка ]
AUSTRALIA - ReachOut helps under 25s with everyday questions through to tough times. Visit; [ Ссылка ] or call: 1800 55 1800
CANADA - BounceBack is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety or worry. Delivered online or over the phone; [ Ссылка ] or call:
1-866-639-0522
EUROPE - Euro Youth Mental Health (EYMH) is a non-profit organisation that is currently run entirely by volunteers. Every young person in Europe has access to support, information and tools that they develop and provide; [ Ссылка ]
INDIA - Samaritans Mumbai; [ Ссылка ] or call: +91 84229 84528.
NEW ZEALAND - What’s Up is run by Barnardos New Zealand and are a free, nationally-available counselling helpline and webchat service for children and teenagers; [ Ссылка ] or call: 0800 942 8787.
SOUTH AFRICA - SADAG is South Africa’s largest mental health support and advocacy group, providing hope to all ages, including young people; [ Ссылка ]

Jo Morton-Brown works as an Emotional Health Practitioner, blending different roles into one; she is a BACP accredited school-based counsellor, a family support worker, and a provider of training to adults on mental health in children and young people. Whilst schools are partially closed, Jo will continue to support children and young people via weekly video’s here on YouTube (released every Thursday at 3pm).

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FOR PROFESSIONALS
- Schools' Edupeutic Solutions (SEPS) provide any School/Sixth Form/College across England, with a team of professionals (such as School Counsellors, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Supervisors, Art Therapists, CBT Counsellors, S&L Therapists, Positive Psychologists, Triage Coordinators, etc.) to support the emotional wellbeing of students and staff - [ Ссылка ]
- Time Platform - A platform aimed to support staff, students and parents by creating a whole-school approach in promoting positive mental health within the school community. Techers - Resources/courses to support staff wellbeing, advice on financial support, career progression, etc. Students - The core focus of the content is developing essential life skills, building career aspirations and providing well being strategies. Parents/Guardians - Content/resources to help support their child and their family, with courses on wellbeing, behaviour, life skills, etc. - [ Ссылка ]

Stay safe, stay well, stay connected.

See you next time 😊

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