Mental health resources
We have a range of resources to help you learn more about mental health, and support children, young people and their families.
Information and guidance
Learn more about mental health and the impact on children and families.
Reports on mental health
We share the learning from case reviews and insight from Childline counselling sessions and NSPCC Helpline contacts.
Listen to our podcast episodes
Supporting children's mental health in schools
The Head of Safeguarding at Place2Be and one of our Childline managers talk about the different types of mental health problems a child may be facing, how to manage safeguarding concerns and the Childline mental health continuum used by our counsellors.
Researching mental health support for adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse
In this episode, researchers from the University of Bedfordshire share findings from their trauma-informed study which listened to young people's experiences of how sexual abuse impacted their mental health.
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Training
Safeguarding mental health and wellbeing in schools elearning course
Learn when mental health issues become safeguarding concerns, how to recognise this and support the children and young people you work with. Cost: £30
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Support services
Building Connections
This online service empowers young people up to the age of 19 to find a way through loneliness. Young people work through the 11-week programme with a trained befriender who guides and supports them every step of the way.
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Pregnancy in Mind
An NSPCC service to support parents who are at risk of or experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression during pregnancy.
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