wellbeing at park hall
At Park Hall Academy we are committed to giving students, and their parents/carers the support needed to promote emotional wellbeing. Below are links to various resources, produced by a range of trusted organisations, to assist in supporting your child with their mental health.
Guide to mental health for Parents/Carers
Guide to mental health for students
Need further support?
If you have any concern, please contact your Head of Year who will ensure you receive the most appropriate support.
Mr Page (Head of Year 7): lpage@parkhall.org
Mrs Percival (Head of Year 8): jpercival@parkhall.org
Mr Williams (Head of Year 9): awilliams@parkhall.org
Mr Cox (Head of Year 10): dcox@parkhall.org
Mr Scott(Head of Year 11): lscott@parkhall.org
For specific queries regarding wellbeing and mental health:
Mr Robinson (Senior Mental Health Lead): trobinson@parkhall.org
online wellbeing
An estimated one-third of children have a social media account, so it is important that trusted adults know what content young people are consuming. The use of social media can an impact on wellbeing and the link below provide further awareness of this issues with clear guidance on how to support young people with social media accounts.
Social media and mental health guide
For further guidance on specific social media platforms please access the links below:
mental health support team (mhst)
Children and young people services (Solar)- Solihull
MHST as part of Solar (Solihull) who work directly with Park Hall and can offer low intensity interventions to young people who are experiencing low to mild anxiety, low mood or challenging behaviours. The interventions are informed by CBT principles. This service available to all Park Hall students regardless of postcode. Please contact a Head of Year or the Senior Mental health Lead for more information.
forward thinking (birmingham)
Solihull family hub
A Family Hub is a place where children, young people, and families can go when you need help and support. The people working in the Family Hub will be from the Council, NHS, and voluntary partners working in partnership with you and your community. They will help you get help from different services in the area. We want to help you solve any problems you may have early before they get bigger.
wellbeing apps/tools for children and young people
Healthy Minds Problem-solving tool aimed at students.
Mood Scope A mood tracking tool; the basic features are free but you have to pay for more in-depth features.
Recovery Record Self-help tool for children and young people suffering from eating disorders.
SAM (Self-Help for Anxiety Management) Help with anxiety management which includes interactive games and tools, and an anxiety tracker.
Stop.Breathe.Think (stopbreathethink.org.uk) Guide to meditation which recommends certain meditations based on how you’re feeling.
Headspace A guide to meditation and stress relief.
national helplines for adults and children
Childline A place a child or young person can talk to someone about something they are worried about. They can do this online or over the phone. 08001111
NSPCC This charity works against child abuse. A helpline is staffed by trained professionals who can provide expert advice and support for anyone concerned about a child, for parents or carers looking for advice, or for professionals in need of information and guidance – 0808 800 5000.
The NSPCC have also launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance – 0800 136 663.
The NSPCC can also be emailed on help@nspcc.org.uk. NSPCC website – www.nspcc.org.uk
The Samaritans A confidential helpline which offers support and advice to those in emotional distress. - 116 123
Young Minds Parentline Offers information and advice to anyone worried about a child or young person under the age of 25. Call us for free on 0808 802 5544 from 9:30am – 4pm, Mon – Fri.
Papyrus Charity working to prevent young suicide with a helpline for those worried about themselves or someone they know. Hopeline UK Tel no. 0800 068 4141 or 07860 039 967. pat@papyrus-uk.org
general menalth health advice and wellbeing support
Place2Be offers emotional and mental health support for students through one-to-one counselling and group sessions. They provide resources and guidance to help parents and carers support their child's well-being. Their services promote resilience and emotional growth within the school community.
Action for Children Provide practical and emotional care and support for children, young people and their parents/carers; ensure children and young people’s voices are heard; and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
Togetherall A safe community to support your mental health 24/7
CALM The Campaign against Living Miserably aims to reduce suicide rates among young men in the UK. Helpline 0800 585858
Doc Ready Prepares young people for their first visit to their GP to talk about their mental health.
Kooth Online counselling and support for children and young people.
Information for young people on mental health and wellbeing – Mind National mental health charity providing information and advice.
Sane Information on mental health, as well as telephone, email and text support. Includes an online forum for over-18s.
The Mix Mental health information and support for the under-25s.
Teenage Helpline Providing peer to peer mentoring services for young people across the UK.
Royal College of Psychiatrists – Young People’s Mental Health This website contains information for young people, parents and carers, about young people’s mental health.
specified mental health advice and wellbeing support
Abusive teenage relationships
Abuse in teenage relationships is when you begin to feel scared or controlled by the person, you’re with. You may be confused because it feels like a loving relationship but often only when you behave in a certain way. This can happen at any age, regardless of gender: childrenssociety.org.uk/information/young-people/advice/teenage-relationship-abuse
anxiety
Anxiety UK Live chat and email support for children and young people experiencing anxiety.
No Panic Helpline for young people who suffer from panic attacks, OCD, phobias, and other related anxiety disorders (0330 606 1174).
bipolar
Bipolar UK Offers information about bipolar disorder, an online community, and a peer support line.
bullying
Information and advice about all forms of bullying (nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk) Advice and support for dealing with bullying.
depression
Charlie Waller Trust, mental health charity Includes information for children and young people on how to recognise the signs of depression.
Guide to CAMHS | Mental Health Services | YoungMinds Information and support for young people who have been referred to the CAMHS system.
Students Against Depression Information, advice and real-life stories for university students struggling with depression.
domestic abuse
Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 | Online live chat | Webform
Women’s Aid have a directory of domestic abuse support services across the UK. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are worried about friends or family, you can access the Women’s Aid live chat service 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm.
The Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Safe Spaces are also available in Boots, Morrisons, Superdrug and Well pharmacies, TSB banks and independent pharmacies across the UK. Once you are inside, specialist domestic abuse support information will be available for you to access. Many Safe Spaces are also prepared to respond to the ‘Ask for ANI’ codeword, to provide victims with a discreet way to access help calling the police on 999 or specialist support services. Find your nearest Safe Space.
drugs and alcohol
Talking about drugs and alcohol | NSPCC Information about drug and alcohol problems.
Nacoa Information and support for children and young people affected by a parent’s alcohol use.
Turning Point (turning-point.co.uk) Help for adults and children with alcohol and drug problems
eating disorders
Beat Eating Disorders Helplines, online support and self-help groups on all types of eating disorder.
lgbtq+
Stonewall Stonewall campaigns for the equality of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across Britain.
The Proud Trust Resources and information to help improve the lives of LGBT+ young people
Gendered Intelligence A charity established to increase the understanding of gender diversity and improve trans people’s quality of life
medication
Head Meds Information for young people around medication, mental health and life.
ocd
OCD UK Information and support on OCD, including online support forums.
self-harm
Life Signs Information and support on self-harm in children and young people.
National Self-Harm Network A forum providing crisis support, resources and advice on dealing with self-harm.
Recover Your Life Information and support around self-harm. Includes forums, online chat, open 24/7.
Self Harm UK Information for parents and professionals on self-harming behaviour.
Harmless The centre of excellence for self-harm and suicide prevention
Calm Harm Calm Harm is a free app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
send
The NSPCC/Net Aware have worked on a brand new SEND Online Safety Hub. They have partnered with Ambitious About Autism to bring online safety tips, advice and activities specifically for parents and carers of children with SEND: Connecting Safely Online | Internet Matters