Mental Health Blog
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Darlington Mental Health Support Team (0075-24CHO)Darlington Mental Health Support Team (MHST), part of the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has produced a 35-minute video for parents / carers to explain who they… 
 
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MHST Darlington – July 2024The 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 GroupIf 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 ConnectDarlington Connect is a partnership of organisations who have come together to help the people of Darlington 
 
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Parent Transition WorkshopsThe 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 JuneWelcome 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 SupportBelow is the latest newsletter from Durham County Carer for June 2024 
 
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Healthwatch Darlington’s NewsletterHealthwatch 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 NewsletterWelcome 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 stressThe 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… 
 
Useful Links
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Guide for parents who are coping with their child’s self-harmSelf-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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PapyrusPAPYRUS 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 DisordersThe 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 Freud91 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 ToolWhat’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 MattersHaving 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 & GriefDuring 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 BitesizeTop 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 FamiliesSafe 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… 
 
