BCCS is an established and reputable children’s charity delivering vital mental health and emotional wellbeing services in schools across Essex and East London. They believe that every child should be loved and cared for.

https://www.bccs.org.uk/

They have a selection of resources including ‘Mindfulness Resources’ which are accessible online.

https://www.bccs.org.uk/our-stories/mindfulness-resources

During the Coronavirus crisis the Catholic Children’s Society have collaborated with the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) to develop a series of videos on meditation which children and young people can participate in, whether in school or at home.

Each consists of a phase-appropriate introduction leading to a period of meditation.

The Primary series are released each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Secondary series are released on Thursdays.

The videos can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Cb5LrAlU7_MPTRDMUBcvQ?view_as=subscriber

or through the Catholic Children’s Society website at https://www.cathchild.org.uk/meditation-with-children-young-people/

https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/schools/mental-health-resources

Some resources to support children and adults around anxiety, worry, stress, and fears; including those related to the pandemic/Covid-19 (this page will be updated on a very regular basis so please keep checking it for new entries. This is not an exhaustive or prescriptive list).

http://www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk/covid-anxiety-stress-resources-links/

Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. The NHS have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

They provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. They also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

https://www.place2be.org.uk/

This article will cover tools that can supplement mental health interventions, worksheets and activities that help people learn about mental health, books dealing with mental health for adults and children, Facebook groups for mental health issues, and finally World Mental Health Day activities and events.

https://positivepsychology.com/mental-health-activities-worksheets-books/

A list of organisations and links to their specific services and web pages on mental health and well-being.

https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mental-Health-and-Wellbeing-resources-list-BDES.pdf

This is a two-week calendar with daily mindfulness activity suggestions. The simple, short activities encourage children to focus on what’s around them to find a sense of calm.

https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/mindfulness-calendar-daily-five-minute-activities/

https://www.annafreud.org/media/8459/school-staff-wellbeing-report-final.pdf

MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults.

https://www.minded.org.uk/

The Emerging Minds Network is pleased to share recordings from our joint webinar with The Mental Elf on 22 May 2020

The aim of the webinar was to share what research tells us about school reintegration and youth mental health and to explore the practical implications for children, young people and their families as schools reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown.

https://emergingminds.org.uk/podcast-back-to-school-after-lockdown-school-reintegration-and-youth-mental-health/

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