Children's Mental Health Week

Your child's voice matters. Your child communicates with you in a variety of ways, not just by using word. 
There are a number of leaflets available that might be of use to you:

• UNICEF - Building a happy baby: A guide for parents (pdf)
• Barnados - Promoting good infant mental health (pdf)
• NHS - Bonding with your baby… Becoming a parent (pdf)
• How to Communicate Effectively with your Young Child

Catch App - CATCH eases the sense of information overload, particularly regarding pregnancy and children’s health. 

DadPad - It’s the essential guide for new dads, developed with the NHS.

Anna Freud - The Anna Freud website has an area dedicated to understanding common difficulties in the early years of childhood.

Place2Be - Helping your child when they start or change primary school.

We have a number of leaflets suitable for young people on our Young People's Leaflets page.

CWP CRISIS LINE - 0800 145 6485 - If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse or deteriorates, this can be called a ‘mental health crisis’. In this situation, it is important to get help quickly. 

High School Drop-in for young people to discuss ANYTHING.

ChatHealth (13-19 Years Old) - Text 07312 263260 - One text can make a difference.

Place2Be - Helping your child prepare for Secondary or High School.

MyMind - Website for anyone interested in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Cheshire and Wirral

Young Minds has lots of useful information and resources available for young people.

Childline is available for any young people who need support with their mental health.

Shout provides free mental health support to anyone in need. They offer a free text service, and you can text SHOUT to 85258 if you need support.

20 Top Tips for Children - pdf

CWP CRISIS LINE - 0800 145 6485 - If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse or deteriorates, this can be called a ‘mental health crisis’. In this situation, it is important to get help quickly. 

ChatHealth - 07312 263156 - Supporting you and your family's wellbeing.

Place2Be - Smart Parenting - Practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour.

ICON - If your infant is crying, remember the ICON acryonm: 

I – Infant crying is normal
C – Comforting methods can help
O – It’s okay to walk away
N – never, ever shake a baby

If you need some support, speak to a family member, friends, your midwife, GP, or health visitor. You can also visit the ICON website for more information, or our dedicated ICON page.

The Anna Freud website has produced a series of expert podcasts to help parents and carers understand and manage child and family health problems:

• Anna Freud - Child in Mind
• Anna Freud - Self-care for parents and carers

Resources for Families - Place2Be 

Talking to your Child about Mental Health - pdf