--- title: "Mental Health" url: "https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/information/mental-health" school: "St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01642 580850 **Email:** admin@stpatricks.bhcet.org.uk # Mental Health - Mental Health - Parent Support - Pupil Support - Staff Support ### Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Vision Statement St. Patrick’s is a Catholic Primary Schools which is part of the Bishop Hogarth Trust. With Christ at the centre of all we do, we aim to nurture and promote the importance of resilience, independence and communication as fundamental values linked to Wellbeing which prepare children for life in the wider world. “Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” (World Health Organisation) Positive emotional wellbeing includes the ability for children and young people to: - Feel confident in themselves - Be able to express a range of emotions appropriately - Be able to make and maintain positive relationships with others - Cope with the stresses of everyday life and be able to deal with change - Learn and achieve St. Patrick’s recognises that children’s mental health is a crucial factor in their overall wellbeing, as well as their learning and social and emotional achievement. The role of the school is to ensure that children can manage times of change and stress, supported in reaching their potential and to access help when they might need it. School also has a role in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues across the whole school community. The aim is to help develop the protective factors which build resilience and to be a school where we: - Develop an ethos and environment that supports learning and promotes the wellbeing of all - Promote resilience in pupils - Ensure pupils feel safe and supported - Develop a sense of belonging, encouraging participation of all within the school community - Encourage pupil relationships and give pupils the opportunity to talk about concerns with school staff ### Meet the team As a school we have a dedicated team comprised of pupils (KS2), staff, governors and parents who are striving to provide the best mental health and wellbeing support to all members of our school community. Mr Fletcher- Wellbeing Lead (Pupils and staff) Mental Health First Aider. Mrs Wilson – PSA, SLT support Mrs Atkinson – Intervention support Mrs Obarzanowska – Rights Respecting Schools lead Miss Bullen N. Mitchinson – Well-being governor R. Devereux We are all here for you and can offer help and support if needed. ### Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families ![](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/images/af-logo-rgb-green.png) The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has developed and delivered pioneering mental health care for over 60 years. [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/FhXIC7Unays?rel=0) ### How does the Anna Freud support school? Schools in Mind has been developed and is supported by The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families. The following publications have been released and developed by the Anna Freud child mental health experts. It explains in simple terms what to do if you are worried about a child or young person in your school, and includes information on a range of topics including anxiety, low mood and self-harm. **[Supporting Mental Health and well-being in schools](https://www.annafreud.org/media/11374/anna-freud-booklet-layout-new-address-april-2020.pdf)** **[Talking Mental Health with Young People at secondary school](https://www.annafreud.org/media/11398/secondary-parents-leaflet-final-proofed-april-2020.pdf)** This leaflet developed by the Centre’s child mental health experts and featuring an introduction form the Centre’s Chief Executive, Professor Peter Fonagy, provides simple advice and guidance to parents and carers about how to make conversations about their child’s feelings part of everyday conversation. The teenage years are both exciting and challenging to parent and carers. It can be hard to know whether your child’s feelings and behaviour are normal or becoming a problem. ### Parent Support. **These resources are here to help support your well-being and the well-being of your child.** **We recommend that they compliment the help and advice you receive from your GP.** #### [Early Help Support and Involvement](https://www.stockton.gov.uk/our-people/children-and-family-support/early-help-support-and-involvement/) #### [Stockton Community Team CAMHS](https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/stockton-community-team-camhs/) #### [Parenting and Family Support – Family Lives](https://www.familylives.org.uk/) ### Anxiety **[What is Anxiety?](https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-conditions/anxiety-disorders/)** **[Stress/ Anxiety/ Depression](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/)** Anxiety Parent Pack 697 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Yp-with-anxiety-parent-pack.pdf) ### COVID-19 **[Coronavirus and your mental health](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/)** **[10 tips to help if you are worried about COVID](https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips/)** How to support your child if they are feeling anxious about Coronavirus 715 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/How-to-support-your-child-if-they-are-feeling-anxious-about-Coronavirus-.pdf) ### Depression A parents guide about depression 736 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/A-parents-guide-about-depression.pdf) Parents Guide to Teens Low Mood or Depression 189 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Parents-Guide-to-Teens-Low-Mood-or-Depression.pdf) Young minds depression your child 3.73 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/young-minds-depression-your-child.pdf) Coping with Low Mood 662 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Coping-with-Low-Mood-1.pdf) ### Stress How to manage and reduce stress 99 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/how-to-manage-and-reduce-stress-2.pdf) Problem Solving 983 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Problem_Solving.pdf) Keeping your cool 1.58 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/keepingyourcool.pdf) An Emotionally Healthy Approach to GCSEs A Guide for Parents 1.04 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/An-Emotionally-Healthy-Approach-to-GCSEs-A-Guide-for-Parents.pdf) ### Eating Disorders Eating disorders 499 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Eating-disorders.pdf) Eating Disorders- Knowing the Signs 1.37 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Eating-Disorders-Knowing-the-Signs.pdf) Eating Disorders; Parent Guide 5.76 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Eating-Disorders-Parent-Guide.pdf) I’m Worried About Someone With An Eating Disorder 388 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Im-Worried-About-Someone-With-An-Eating-Disorder.pdf) Seeking Treatment for an Eating Disorder 775 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Seaking-Treatment-for-an-Eating-Disorder.pdf) ### Self-Harm Coping with self harm 547 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/coping-with-self-harm-brochure_final_copyright.pdf) No Harm Done Guide for Parents and Carers 11.89 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/No-Harm-Done-Guide-for-Parents-and-Carers.pdf) **** **** **CAMHS Crisis Number: 03000132000 (opt 6)** Web :**** ### Pupil Support **These resources are here to help support your well-being.** **We would always recommend that you talk to someone you like and trust, such as your parents, a teacher, relative, counsellor or friend.** **We recommend that they compliment the help and advice you receive from your GP** ### Anxiety **[What is Anxiety?](https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-conditions/anxiety-disorders/)** **[Stress / Anxiety / Depression](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/)** **[Clear fear](https://www.clearfear.co.uk/)** **[Stem4](https://stem4.org.uk/anxiety/anxiety-for-teenagers/)** Anxiety Leaflet 1.51 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Anxiety-leaflet.pdf) ### COVID-19 **[Coronavirus and your mental health](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/)** **[10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus](https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips/)** Managing Coronavirus Worries 4.04 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/worry-about-coronavirus-WHCBT.pdf) ### Depression **[Stem4](https://stem4.org.uk/depression/)** Feeling Low Activity Planner 111 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/activity-planner-WHCBT.pdf) Depression Leaflet 1.48 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Depression-leaflet.pdf) ### Stress **[Ditch the Label – Exam stress](https://www.ditchthelabel.org/exam-stress-help/)** Mindfulness coloring book 5.07 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/mindfulness-coloring-book-4_25-16-1.pdf) Regulate Toolkit Ebook 770 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Regulate-Toolkit-Ebook.pdf) Stress fact sheet 6.89 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Stress-fact-sheet-WHCBT.pdf) Stress Leaflet 1.72 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Stress-leaflet.pdf) ### Eating Disorders Eating disorders 499 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Eating-disorders_(1).pdf) Eating Disorders- Knowing the Signs 1.37 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Eating-Disorders-Knowing-the-Signs_(1).pdf) I’m Worried About Someone With An Eating Disorder 388 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Im-Worried-About-Someone-With-An-Eating-Disorder_(1).pdf) Seaking Treatment for an Eating Disorder 775 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Seaking-Treatment-for-an-Eating-Disorder_(1).pdf) Eating Disorder Leaflet 1.21 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Eating-Disorders-leaflet.pdf) ### Self-Harm Youngminds self-harm 3.19 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/youngminds-self-harm.pdf) No Harm Done Guide for Young People 2.19 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/No-Harm-Done-Guide-for-Young-People.pdf) Calm Harm Leaflet 853 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Calm_Harm_DL_6pp_leaflet_v42.pdf) ### Sleep Why we need to sleep 2.76 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Why-we-need-to-sleep-poster.pdf) Goodnight sleep guide for children 1.45 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Goodnight-sleep-guide-for-children.pdf) ### Anger **[Young Minds – Anger and Mental Health](https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/anger/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X06hCBXgVEr1I7Dj7WSOueiybbniFBTujXMvNB3llbsbkpqHzJ0Va4hoCIfwQAvD_BwE#what-is-anger?)** Anger Issues 2.24 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/young-minds-anger-issues.pdf) ### Bullying Young Minds Bullying 3.57 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/young-minds-bullying-1.pdf) Cyberbullying 3.27 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2/files/documents/information/Cyberbullying-advice-sheet-for-young-people-WEST-MERCIA_final.pdf) **[Childline Advice](https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/)** **[How to stay safe online](https://www.bullying.co.uk/cyberbullying/how-to-stay-safe-online/)** **[Young Minds Crisis Messenger](https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/get-urgent-help/youngminds-crisis-messenger/)** [![](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/images/frank.jpg)](https://www.talktofrank.com/)[![](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/images/nspcc.jpg)](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/)[![](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/images/childline.jpg)](https://www.childline.org.uk/)[![](https://st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-2.schudio.com/images/images/young-minds.jpg)](https://youngminds.org.uk/) ### Staff Support **These resources are here 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