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Resources: wellbeing support for young people and children 

Explore these resources and activities to help lift some of the weight from the shoulders of the children and young people you know. 

Everyday Magic Gallery

These simple, everyday activities are a great way to deepen the connections we have with the children in our lives, helping them to feel seen and loved and giving them opportunities to open up and talk. 

Resources to help support your child with mental health

A list of mobile phone apps supporting mental health

 

Chillpanda

Suitable for age 4+

Family friendly relaxation, breathing exercise and activity app.

 

Clear Fear

Suitable for age 4+

Provides a range of ways to manage the symptoms of anxiety.

 

Combined minds

Suitable for age 12+

Helps families and friends support young people with their mental health.

 

Catch it

Suitable for age 12+

Helps young people to better understand their moods through use of an ongoing diary.

 

Headspace: Meditation and Sleep

Suitable for age 4+

Mindfulness and meditation.

 

Smiling mind

Age 4+

Mindfulness and positive psychology programmes.

 

Mindshift

Age 12+

Anxiety support, relaxation and mindfulness.

 

Super​better

Age 4+

Promotes mental health, resilience and social-emotional skills.

 

Happify

Age 4+

Activities and games to help overcome negative thoughts, stress and life’s challenges.

 

Calm

Age 4+

Sleep support, relaxation and meditation.

 

 

1 Giant Mind

Age 4+

Meditation techniques.

 

Feeling Good Teens

Age 10+

Helps 10-15 year olds to develop self-esteem, resilience and motivation.

 

eQuoo 

Age 12+

Combines psychology, gamification and interactive storytelling to support emotional well-being.

 

Worry Tree

Age 4+

Uses sensory practices and journalling tools to record and manage anxious thoughts.

Organisation who can help

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues, we can point you to several organisations who can help

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