Public health 5-19 - mental health and wellbeing
According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is defined as "a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community."
It can affect our ability to learn, influence how we think and feel about ourselves and how we cope with differing events throughout our lives.
Children and young people can face many uncertainties, difficulties and problems whilst navigating their way through childhood. Helping them to build resilience (the ability to bounce back) is key to enabling them to thrive and achieve. The information on this page aims to assist school staff to create a whole school approach to supporting pupils.
The latest survey published by NHS Digital in November 2018 found that:
- One in eight (12.8%) 5 to 19 year olds had at least one mental disorder when assessed in 2017.
- Specific mental disorders were grouped into four broad categories: emotional, behavioural, hyperactivity and other less common disorders.
- Emotional disorders were the most prevalent type of disorder experienced by 5 to 19 year olds in 2017 (8.1%), of these anxiety disorders were more common than depressive disorders.
- Non-heterosexual identity was associated with a mental disorder.
- Self-esteem and mental wellbeing were higher in boys than girls.
- Being bullied and bullying (including cyberbullying) others was more common in young people with a mental disorder.
- Self-harm or suicide attempt was reported in one in four 11 to 16 year olds with a mental disorder.
You can access the full survey results published by NHS Digital here: Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017
As part of the Government's 'Future in Mind' Improvement Programme for children and young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health services, since 2015 every area is required to have a publicly available Local Transformation Plan and to refresh it annually.
The Cumbria Children and Young People's Resilience, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Transformation Plan (PDF 1.56MB) sets out the key priorities and also the action plan to improve services and outcomes for children, young people and their families across Cumbria.
Watch two short films made about the plan, one by young people and one by Commissioners of services
Please find below the NHS link for information and management of the condition along with useful websites.
Time to Change Resources to Challenge Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination
Resources for the whole community to improve knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, to help challenge mental health stigma and discrimination.
Stand Up Kid - Time to Change Video
Aimed at understanding and reducing the stigma of mental health.
beat - beating eating disorders
NHS Choices: Generalised anxiety disorder
NHS Choices: Obsessive Compulsive disorder
No Harm Done - film for young people
Explores speaking out about self-harm from a young person's view who self harm.
No Harm Done - film for professionals
For staff working with young people, explores how to recognise and respond to young people who self-harm.
No Harm Done - film for parents
Looks at how parents respond to their child self-harming and the views of the young person and their responses.
Selfharm UK
Self Harm UK supports young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest. It also supports parents, carers and professionals involved with young people.
Self Injury Support UK
Information to support those who self harm and mental health through providing resources and training includes lessons plans and teaching resources.
PAPYRUS - Prevention of young suicide
Websites
Supporting gender-diverse and transgender children, teenagers and families.
Stonewall campaigns for the quality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people across the UK. Further support for school, curriculum advice for teaching gender in schools.
GIRES is a UK wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages, including those who are non-
Local Services
Transgender support and development, currently offers online, one to one, peer, and family support with housing and healthcare.
North Cumbria LGBT office they hold a weekly sexual health clinic and support for children up to the age of 19 years.
Offers counselling, family support, and training.
Online form to enable name change by deed poll for free.
Parent Support Group Drop in
Runs the last Saturday of every month at Harraby Campus, Carlisle 1 to 3pm.
Useful Documents
Setting up a LGBT Youth Group PDF (1,559K)
Document produced by PROUD and supported by Stonewall.
PYN A Guide for Schools PDF (10,259K)
Pride Youth Network document.
Books
The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals
By Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper
This comprehensive first of its kind guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face when raising their children.
Helping Your Transgender Teen: A Guide for Parents
By Irwin Krieger
If you are the parent of a transgender teen, this book will help you understand what your child is feeling and experiencing.
The Boy Who Was Born a Girl: One Mother's Unconditional Love for Her Child
By John and Luisa Edwards
An account of a young man dealing with Gender Dysphoria and a mum's unconditional love.
Rainbow Street Series by Nick Rolfe
Peggy Clover: Some People Chose to Live Alone
I am Fred: The Girl Who Wanted to Be a Boy
The Dandelion Dormice: A Story of Cultural Acceptance
Basil and Sage: Does a Mother Need to be Female
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Basic Mental Health Training Resources
Basic mental health awareness training PowerPoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
Young person mental health discussion form (PDF 253KB)
Parent Resources
PH5-19 Behaviour parent/care leaflet (PDF 173KB)
PH5-19 Emotional health parent/carer leaflet (PDF 179KB)
PH5-19 Parenting leaflet (176KB)
Building resilience training PowerPoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
PH5-19 Happy wheel activity (PDF 219KB)
PH5-19 Glitter jar act activity (PDF 201KB)
PH5-19 Mindfulness exercises (PDF 203KB)
PH5-19 Happy box activity (PDF 188KB)
PH5-19 Five stage problem solving activity (PDF 414KB)
PH5-19 Resilience tips for parents/carers primary (PDF 183KB)
PH5-19 Resilience tips for parents/carers secondary (PDF 108KB)
Anxiety Training Resources
The anxious child training PowerPoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
PH5-19 The worry toolkit contents (PDF 69KB)
PH5-19 All about me activity (PDF 40KB)
PH5-19 What is worry? activity (PDF 531KB)
PH5-19 How I feel worry activity (PDF 51KB)
PH5-19 The calm down kit (PDF 24KB)
PH5-19 Relaxation card description (PDF 80KB)
PH5-19 Relaxation cards picture version (PDF 24KB)
PH5-19 Relaxation cards 1 (PDF 12KB)
PH5-19 Relaxation cards 2 (PDF 12KB)
PH5-19 Strength cards activity (PDF 66KB)
PH5-19 Breathing star activity (PDF 155KB)
Worried child toolkit complete version (PDF 7.7MB)
Chill Skills Training Resources
Chill Skills PowerPoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
PH 5-19 tips for creating a chill out zone (PDF 284KB)
PH 5-19 Chills skills activites (PDF 282KB)
Chill zone rules poster (PDF 177KB)
Big emotion cards (PDF 4.36MB)
PH 5-19 Breathing Star (PDF 155KB)
Calm down brain break breathing exercise cards (PDF 540KB)
PH 5-19 Mindful glitter jar (PDF 423KB)
PH 5-19 Eating Issues Powerpoint (Please email your Public Health nurse for this PowerPoint)
PH 5-19 Service Healthy Weight Pathway (PDF 408KB)
PH 5-19 Service Eating Issues Pathway (PDF 613KB)
Beat eating issues poster (PDF 361KB)
Beat Gp appointment leaflet (PDF 775KB)
Beat carer/friend leaflet (PDF 557KB)
Young Minds eating problems parent leaflet (PDF 3.95MB)
Young Minds eating problems young person leaflet (PDF 3.4MB)
NICE guidlines for eating disorders (PDF 208KB)
NICE guidlines for lifestyle changes for children and ypung poeple who are over weight (PDF 211KB)
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Cumbria Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)
DocReady - helps you get ready for the first time you visit a doctor to discuss your mental health
Headspace - meditation made simple
Kooth - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
Mental Health
The Healthy Young Minds website. Here you can find a variety of advice, guidance and support related to children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Minded
Free educational resource and training on over 300 topics and is aimed at anyone working regularly with children or young people. there is also E-learning for professionals, online support for families and information from trusted sources.
Moodjuice - self help resources
PSHE Association's guidance and lesson plans
Guidance on preparing to teach mental health and emotional wellbeing: includes guidance and lesson plans KS1-4.
Public Health England Resources
PSHE curriculum topics for KS3/4 pupils, with flexible lesson plans. Topics include bullying, cyberbullying, smoking, online stress, alcohol and exam stress.
Rise Above UK
Rise Above aimed at young people to get them talking about things that matter to them. Uses inspiring and useful stories, videos, games and advice.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Samaritans Developing Emotional Awareness and listening teaching resource
KS4 free teaching resource aimed at students aged 14 and over and inclusive of all abilities and learning styles. DEAL is a free resource for teachers and other educational professionals designed to help develop resilience in young people. Lesson plans, activities, hand-outs, DEAL digital resources, teachers' notes and staff training materials which can all be accessed and downloaded at any time.
Sudden and traumatic death and bereavement
A guide for schools and educational settings in Cumbria
The Mix - free online support for under 25's
Winston's Wish - charity for bereaved children
Youth Mental Health - NHS Choices
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