Supporting a young person to get help
A guide to supporting young people to get help with their mental health and wellbeing.
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This resource is designed to help staff to support young people to get help with their mental health and wellbeing.
It contains practical guidance to help staff support young people to access appropriate support. This includes information on the first steps to providing support, advice on how to talk to parents and carers, and how to access mental health support services.
The resource also links to several online resources and support services, as well as signposting to further support.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by mental health leads working with students aged 11 to 19.
- use by staff working in secondary schools, colleges (sixth form and FE) and special schools.
Learning outcomes
This resource addresses the following learning outcomes:
- Support or signpost relevant evidence-based resources for parents, families and carers so they can develop skills and strategies to support both their child and themselves.
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