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  1. Worried about your teenager?

    It can be difficult for parents to tell whether their teenagers are just "being teens" or whether there is something more serious going on. Many of the symptoms listed below can often be attributed to normal teenage behaviour. However, if you're worried, it can be helpful…
  2. Abuse

    This page provides help and advice if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
  3. Request Emotional Wellbeing Leaflets for your school/setting

    The below emotional wellbeing leaflets are available to download or request copies of to help signpost families and young people to mental health support services in Suffolk. Please email thesource@suffolk.gov.uk if you would like to request copies of these leaflets. Emotional wellbeing leaflets for families and young…
  4. Trauma

    This page provides information and support about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)  Overview of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)  PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a  stressful, frightening or distressing event or serious injury.  Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD can include: flashbacks, reoccurring…
  5. Sleep

    This page provides information about sleep hygiene advice. Why is sleep important to our Mental Health? Sleep ‘recharges’ the brain at the end of each day, just like we need to charge a mobile phone battery after prolonged use. Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle allows…
  6. Funded childcare places for 2 years olds

    Check if your 2-year-old is entitled to funded childcare in Suffolk. Your 2-year-old child may be eligible for up to 15 hours funded childcare (also known as early education entitlement) a week at a day nursery, preschool playgroup, or with a childminder. Childcare Funding is…
  7. Help with paying for childcare

    There may be some help with paying for childcare through the following: Childcare element of Working Tax Credit:  Contact the tax credit helpline on 0345 300 3900. Childcare Vouchers You exchange a part of your salary for childcare vouchers with Tax and National Insurance savings. You will need to discuss…
  8. OCD

    This page contains information about OCD and where to find support. Overview of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) OCD is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour. Symptoms can be: Fear of contamination or dirt. Needing things orderly and symmetrical.…
  9. Childcare Symbols

    Ofsted Outstanding Where Ofsted has judged a provider "Outstanding" at their last inspection, they offered excellent care and education, and were led and managed well. Children are well motivated, very eager to join in and consistently demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning. Look at the…
  10. Grief and Loss

    This page provides information about bereavement, and where you can get advice and support. Coping with grief and loss There’s no right or wrong way to grieve. You may feel shock, numbness – usually the first reaction to loss, feel in a daze, overwhelming sadness,…
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