Mental Health

Mental Health Blog

  • MHST Darlington – July 2024

    The team provides early mental health interventions for years 4 to 8 within schools, see the newsletter below for more information.

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  • Parent and Carer Support Group

    If you care for a child or young person with emotional or mental health difficulties, why not come along to one of our friendly support groups.

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  • Darlington Connect

    Darlington Connect is a partnership of organisations who have come together to help the people of Darlington

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  • Parent Transition Workshops

    The Darlington Mental Health Support Team (MHST) invites you to attend a parent only session to help you support your child with the transition to secondary school.

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  • Kooth Newsletter June

    Welcome to Kooth’s June newsletter for education professionals. With exam season well under way and summer fast approaching, we wanted to let you know how Kooth can support students over…

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  • Durham County Carers Support

    Below is the latest newsletter from Durham County Carer for June 2024

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  • Healthwatch Darlington’s Newsletter

    Healthwatch Darlington is your local independent health and social care champion. You can view their latest online newsletter (May 2024) using the link below: https://bit.ly/3yxWB5i

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  • Kooth Newsletter

    Welcome to Kooth’s May newsletter for local services. We hope you’re keeping well! It’s Mental Health Awareness Week from 13-17 May – an important week to shine a light on…

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  • How to deal with exam stress

    The start of exam season can be a time of increased stress and pressure on young people’s mental health. A range of organisations and charities offer support, guidance and resources…

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  • teamHDFT new website

    We are writing to share some exciting news with you! We have worked hard to develop our new website dedicated to 0-19 children’s health services, please take a look www.hdftchildrenshealthservice.co.uk…

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Useful Links

  • Guide for parents who are coping with their child’s self-harm

    Self-harm is very common in young people, with 10-15% of young people in the UK reporting that they self-harm. It can leave families confused, anxious and feeling like there’s nowhere…

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  • Papyrus

    PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. We provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about…

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  • Beat Eating Disorders

    The Sanctuary is an online chat group created specifically in response to coronavirus and the anxieties this could lead to for people with an eating disorder. It is a safe,…

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  • Anna Freud

    91 self-care strategies identified by young people with anxiety or depression to help other young people manage their mental health and wellbeing. https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/ Self-care for parents and carers https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/self-care-for-parents-and-carers/

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  • Every Mind Matters Self Care Tool

    What’s this for? Now, at a time when you are busy supporting your pupils and their families through this challenging period, it’s important that you look after your own wellbeing.…

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  • Every Mind Matters

    Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health…

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  • Coronavirus Bereavement & Grief

    During the global coronavirus pandemic we are facing a tragic loss of life, often under very difficult circumstances. Being bereaved can be a lonely time, and isolation due to the…

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  • Parents’ Toolkit BBC Bitesize

    Top tips, expert advice and fun activities to help you support your child’s wellbeing and learning in a changing world. Parents, we’ve got you. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znsmxyc

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  • MindEd for Families

    Safe and reliable advice about young people’s mental health, created by experts and parents together. https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people/  

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  • SafeSpot …is a helpful app and website that aims to provide young people with access to coping strategies and resources. SafeSpot is designed to help you through tough spots SafeSpot gives…

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