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Stress in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Why are children and young people effected by stress? Children and young people today are facing many pressures from many different sources. They are experiencing stress at school (homework, fitting in, bullying, tests), stress at home (parental separation, poverty, divorce, family expectations), and worldwide media…Anxiety in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
Is it normal for children and young people to feel anxious? Anxious behaviour is common in children and young people. Most learn to deal with fears and worries. However, help may be needed if: They feel anxious more than other children/young people of their age and…Depression in children and young people
What is the difference between low mood and depression in children and young people? Low mood may come and go, whereas depression is when a child or young person is struggling with feelings of sadness over a long period of time that won't go away.…Emotional Wellbeing Hub - Other help and support
(Image of Emotional Wellbeing Hub logo) Due to the high level of demand for our service. The Emotional Wellbeing Hub has collated the following resources to help support families and professionals. if you require urgent support for your mental health please call the First Response…Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme 2023 in Suffolk
The Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) Programme is back for the 2023 Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. HAF is backed by funding from The Department for Education to provide enriching activities to children and young people, particularly those who receive free school meals. The…Occupational Therapy for children and young people
The team of Occupational Therapists employed by Suffolk County Council to work in the Disabled Children & Young People’s Team, covering the county to provide assessments at home for children and young people with disabilities. Assessments are carried out to identify and discuss difficulties within the…Be Well, Feel Well blog: Achievement – May
May is Achievement: We all need to feel that we are achieving things and growing. These don’t have to be huge achievements either. Achievements can be small tasks, like cooking a meal for ourselves, which give us the sense that we are in control of our…East and West Suffolk Neurodevelopmental Pathway
The East and West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Groups, Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT), Suffolk County Council (SCC), and West Suffolk Foundation Trust Integrated Community Paediatric Service, have made improvements to the East and West Suffolk Neurodevelopmental Pathway based on feedback from children, young people,…Self-harm in children and young people - information and advice for parents and carers
What is self-harm in children and young people? Self-harm is when someone does something to intentionally hurt themselves. Often a child or young person may self-harm to soothe deep sadness or express overwhelming emotions that they can’t communicate in words or clear thoughts. They might self-harm…Suicidal feelings in children and young people
The above Suffolk Mind video titled 'Understanding Suicide', helps explain why someone, whether they are an adult or young person, may feel suicidal due to unmet emotional needs. If you know someone in immediate danger of taking their life Call 999. If the person is…