Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and
wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak:
Information and reassurance for children and young people about Coronavirus (Covid-19) and
advice about what to do if they are worried:
Advice and support for deaf children during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) period to ensure they aren’t
facing further barriers as schools close and that their families have access to information and resources to support their child:
https://www.ndcs.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-support-for-deaf-children/
Coronavirus and Helping Children with Autism– A Parent’s Guide. A FREE podcast from the
Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health:
https://www.acamh.org/podcasts/cornavirus-autism-a-parents-guide/
Mental Health and Wellbeing support for everyone:
Advice for parents and carers about how to help if their child is anxious or worried about
Coronavirus (Covid-19). Plus advice on how to support and keep children safe if they're
struggling with their mental health:
How to look after your family's mental health whilst 'stuck in doors':
https://mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus?bblinkid=213329137&bbemailid=20305246&bbejrid=1430708670
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
https://www.eastberkshireccg.nhs.uk/our-work/coping-guides/
Talking to children about Coronavirus and how they might be feeling:
https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/
https://mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/talking-to-children
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
https://emergingminds.org.uk/covid-19-response/
Wellbeing activities for children:
Free, downloadable activity packs for primary aged children suitable for use at home.
Topics include: Creating a Routine, Our Feelings Diary, Staying Connected, Make a Worry Jar, Ways to Feel Better: