Social, Emotional and Mental Health
"Now more than ever it is so important that we are supported and encouraged to join or start a conversation about mental health.” - Ciara, 11 (Leeds Youth Council)
SEMH
Why is it important to talk about mental health?
What is available in Leeds to support Parents and Carers with their child's SEMH needs?
- Future in Mind- Quick Guide
- SEMH Services- Guide for Families
- Private Assessment- Therapy Leaflet
- Common Mental Health Issues- a resource to use with children
- The Market Place- a drop-in centre for Parents
A short film about The Market Place support service for young people in Leeds
- Find the support you need in Leeds - What's in Leeds for me?
- Support in Leeds with SEMH
- How your child's school can help...
- Leeds Local Offer for SEND
- Forward Leeds- Drug and Alcohol Service for Leeds
- CAMHS- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
A short film about Leeds CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
To find out more about Leeds CAMHs go to http://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/camhs/for-young-people/ or visit MindMate.org.uk
What is available nationally to support Parents and Carers with their child's SEMH needs?
- Childline
- Samaritans
- HopeLine- prevention of young suicide
- NHS- coping with stress, anxiety or depression
- The Expert Parent’s Guide to Help your Child with Anxiety
- Doc Ready- Doc Ready helps you get ready for the first time you visit a doctor to discuss mental health.
- Young Minds
- MindMate - useful resources
Support for Parents and Carers with their own SEMH needs
We are here for you too. All parents and carers are a much-valued and highly respected part of the Aberford Primary Community, and we care about your mental health and well-being too.
School is always open for you to come and discuss your own SEMH needs with us, and we will always endeavour to support you in the best possible way. We work with you to do what is best for your child, and sometimes that involves taking care of you first. At Aberford, we understand that everyone experiences life challenges that can make them vulnerable. At times, anyone may need additional support to maintain or develop good mental health and resilience.
We want our school to be a mentally healthy environment where parents/carers:
- are recognised for their significant contribution to children's and young people’s mental health
- are welcomed, included and work in partnership with schools and agencies
- are provided with opportunities where they can ask for help when needed
- are signposted to appropriate agencies for support
The following links may also be of use. They provide a wealth of information and also signpost useful mental health agencies and support groups.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably- helpline for men in crisis & wealth of information on various mental health illnesses and issues
- MindWell- Mental health information for everyone in Leeds
- Peer Support Groups for Mental Health
- Leeds Mind- Leeds Mind promotes positive mental health and well-being, and provides help and support to those who need it.
- Mental Health Services in Leeds
- Leeds Crisis Team
- Leeds Council Support
- Samaritans
- Community Mental Health Services