{"id":16106,"date":"2025-10-06T16:29:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/?page_id=16106"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:35:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:35:59","slug":"supporting-the-mental-wellbeing-of-your-child","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/?page_id=16106","title":{"rendered":"SUPPORTING THE MENTAL WELLBEING OF YOUR CHILD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are concerned about your child\u2019s mental health please speak to your GP and a member of the safeguard team.<\/p>\n<p><u>Coping with self-harm<\/u><\/p>\n<p>This guide was developed from talking to parents and carers of young people and is aimed at helping parents, carers, other family members and friends cope when a young person is self-harming. It includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm, how to support a young person when facing this problem and\u00a0what help is available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Coping-with-Self-Harm-Guide.pdf\">Coping with Self Harm Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More support can be fund here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfharm.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.selfharm.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><u>Bullying<\/u><\/p>\n<p>If you think your child is a victim of bullying please speak to the Head of Year<\/p>\n<p>Please click on the link below to find out more information about bullying:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fl_bullying_artwork_final_2.pdf\">Bullying<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><u>Anxiety<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Please use this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Anxiety-Booklet-1.pdf\">Anxiety Booklet<\/a>\u00a0for top tips for young people and parents to help with anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more ways to help support children who are worried, click on the link below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annafreud.org\/media\/11459\/7waysanxiety.pdf\">7 ways to help anxiety<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More help can be found here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anxietyuk.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.anxietyuk.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><u>Childline<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Childline is a service that\u2019s run by the NSPCC. They are available to support every child or young person in the UK. If you\u2019re worried or are worried about someone else and would like support you can call them free on 0800 1111 you\u2019ll get through to a counsellor, they\u2019re there to listen and support you with anything you\u2019d like to talk about. Or you can have a 1-2-1 counsellor chat online.<\/p>\n<p>Please use this link for more information on how to contact childline on line or if you want more advice or help\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><u>Intrusive thoughts\/suicide risk.<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Here is some information that will provide advice if you have any concerns around suicide:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Help-for-suicidal-thoughts-NHS.pdf\">Help for suicidal thoughts \u2013 NHS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Suicide-Mental-Health-Foundation.pdf\">Suicide Mental Health Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Suicide-Risk-Leaflet.pdf\">Suicide Risk Leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>PAPYRUS was founded in 1997 by a mother, Jean Kerr, from Lancashire following the loss of her son to suicide. PAPYRUS was initially set up as the Parents\u2019 Association for the Prevention of Young Suicide, hence the name PAPYRUS.\u00a0\u00a0PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.\u00a0 If you are concerned about someone, please click this link for help or guidance or call 08000684141<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.papyrus-uk.org\/worried-about-someone\/\">https:\/\/www.papyrus-uk.org\/worried-about-someone\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><u>Bereavement support<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Support can be found<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childbereavementuk.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyY6pBhA9EiwAMzmfwbQkeqJqVzdguBT2bJQRu6stB0uSELskyjQBC1Op-aI_ev-m2qVaLhoCeQ8QAvD_BwE\">https:\/\/www.childbereavementuk.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyY6pBhA9EiwAMzmfwbQkeqJqVzdguBT2bJQRu6stB0uSELskyjQBC1Op-aI_ev-m2qVaLhoCeQ8QAvD_BwE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winstonswish.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyY6pBhA9EiwAMzmfwYbFLI6gqo5BIjhzFCeCU34TgokUqjf-sa1i-XC2tfoEBYW48S6rxhoCFjgQAvD_BwE\">https:\/\/www.winstonswish.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyY6pBhA9EiwAMzmfwYbFLI6gqo5BIjhzFCeCU34TgokUqjf-sa1i-XC2tfoEBYW48S6rxhoCFjgQAvD_BwE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcf.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.tcf.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruse.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.cruse.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><u>Worried about drug or alcohol use<\/u><\/p>\n<p>We can make a referral to subwize to support a young person with drinking or drug use or the hidden harm experienced by a young person living with and impacted by a family member problem alcohol and other drug use.\u00a0 Please contact a member of the Safeguard Team<\/p>\n<p>Evidence-based information on drugs, alcohol and tobacco can be found here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugwise.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.drugwise.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><u>Other contacts<\/u><\/p>\n<table width=\"708\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">\n<p><strong>Organisation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">\n<p><strong>Anorexia &amp; Bulimia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">\n<p><a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">https:\/\/www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">\n<p>03000 11 12 13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Eating disorders<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">\n<p><strong>Beating Eating Disorders (BEAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">\n<p>https:\/\/www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk\/<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">\n<p>Youthline: 0808 801 0711 Email: fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Eating disorders<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">\n<p><strong>Black Women\u2019s Health and Family Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">\n<p>https:\/\/www.bwhafs.com\/<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">\n<p>0208 980 3503<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>FGM and equipping women with the practical skills and knowledge needed to overcome cultural, social, economic and language barriers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">\n<p><strong>LGBTQ+ Helpline<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">\n<p>https:\/\/switchboard.lgbt\/about-us\/<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">\n<p>0300 330 0630<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Support and information for LGBTQ+ community<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">\n<p><strong>Muslim Youth Helpline<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myh.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/myh.org.uk\/<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">\n<p>0808 808 2008<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Help and support for British young Muslims<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">\n<p><strong>Samaritans<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/\">https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">\n<p>116123 jo@samaritans.org<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Those struggling to cope<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">\n<p><strong>Sikh Youth Helpline<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sikhhelpline.com\/\">https:\/\/www.sikhhelpline.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Help and support for British young Sikhs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are concerned about your child\u2019s mental health please speak to your GP and a member of the safeguard team. Coping with self-harm This guide was developed from talking to parents and carers of young people and is aimed at helping parents, carers, other family members and friends cope when a young person is self-harming. It includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm, how to support a young person when facing this problem and\u00a0what help is available. Coping with Self Harm Guide More support can be fund here https:\/\/www.selfharm.co.uk\/ Bullying If you think your child is a victim of bullying please speak to the Head of Year Please click on the link below to find out more information about bullying: Bullying Anxiety Please use this\u00a0Anxiety Booklet\u00a0for top tips for young people and parents to help with anxiety. To find out more ways to help support children who are worried, click on the link below: 7 ways to help anxiety More help can be found here https:\/\/www.anxietyuk.org.uk\/ Childline Childline is a service that\u2019s run by the NSPCC. They are available to support every child or young person in the UK. If you\u2019re worried or are worried about someone else and would like support you can call them free on 0800 1111 you\u2019ll get through to a counsellor, they\u2019re there to listen and support you with anything you\u2019d like to talk about. Or you can have a 1-2-1 counsellor chat online. Please use this link for more information on how to contact childline on line or if you want more advice or help\u00a0https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/ Intrusive thoughts\/suicide risk. Here is some information that will provide advice if you have any concerns around suicide: Help for suicidal thoughts \u2013 NHS Suicide Mental Health Foundation Suicide Risk Leaflet PAPYRUS was founded in 1997 by a mother, Jean Kerr, from Lancashire following the loss of her son to suicide. PAPYRUS was initially set up as the Parents\u2019 Association for the Prevention of Young Suicide, hence the name PAPYRUS.\u00a0\u00a0PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.\u00a0 If you are concerned about someone, please click this link for help or guidance or call 08000684141 https:\/\/www.papyrus-uk.org\/worried-about-someone\/ Bereavement support Support can be found https:\/\/www.childbereavementuk.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyY6pBhA9EiwAMzmfwbQkeqJqVzdguBT2bJQRu6stB0uSELskyjQBC1Op-aI_ev-m2qVaLhoCeQ8QAvD_BwE https:\/\/www.winstonswish.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyY6pBhA9EiwAMzmfwYbFLI6gqo5BIjhzFCeCU34TgokUqjf-sa1i-XC2tfoEBYW48S6rxhoCFjgQAvD_BwE https:\/\/www.tcf.org.uk\/ https:\/\/www.cruse.org.uk\/ Worried about drug or alcohol use We can make a referral to subwize to support a young person with drinking or drug use or the hidden harm experienced by a young person living with and impacted by a family member problem alcohol and other drug use.\u00a0 Please contact a member of the Safeguard Team Evidence-based information on drugs, alcohol and tobacco can be found here https:\/\/www.drugwise.org.uk\/ Other contacts Organisation Website Contact Notes Anorexia &amp; Bulimia https:\/\/www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk\/ 03000 11 12 13 Eating disorders Beating Eating Disorders (BEAT) https:\/\/www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk\/ Youthline: 0808 801 0711 Email: fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk Eating disorders Black Women\u2019s Health and Family Support https:\/\/www.bwhafs.com\/ 0208 980 3503 FGM and equipping women with the practical skills and knowledge needed to overcome cultural, social, economic and language barriers LGBTQ+ Helpline https:\/\/switchboard.lgbt\/about-us\/ 0300 330 0630 Support and information for LGBTQ+ community Muslim Youth Helpline https:\/\/myh.org.uk\/ 0808 808 2008 Help and support for British young Muslims Samaritans https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/ 116123 jo@samaritans.org Those struggling to cope Sikh Youth Helpline https:\/\/www.sikhhelpline.com\/ \u00a0 Help and support for British young Sikhs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16106","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16106"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16106"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16106\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16121,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16106\/revisions\/16121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatfieldsschool.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}