14 January 2021

Public Health England (PHE) launches new mental health campaign to support children, young people and their parents.

From PHE:

Most families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. With children and young people now back at school or college, Public Health England (PHE)’s new Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign provides NHSendorsed tips and advice to look after children and young people’s mental wellbeing.

Research reveals that the coronavirus outbreak has caused an increase in anxiety in young people, and over a third of children report being more worried, sad and stressed than before lockdown. New PHE survey data found that over half (52 per cent) of parents said the mental wellbeing of their children topped the list of their biggest worries.

The advice available on the Better Health - Every Mind Matters website has been developed in partnership with leading children and young people’s mental health charities. It is designed to help parents and carers spot the signs that children may be struggling with their mental health and show the actions they can take to support them. In addition to the advice for parents and carers the site also provides tools to help young people build resilience and equips them to look after their mental wellbeing.

For more information visit Every Mind Matters and watch the video below.

CNWL Talking Therapies is here for you

During the Coronavirus outbreak, you may feel anxious about the impact of the virus on yourself and/or your family, even more so if you are alone and self-isolating.

CNWL Talking Therapies is here to provide continued support with problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia. We are here for people registered with a GP in:

  • Brent
  • Harrow
  • Hillingdon
  • Kensington and Chelsea
  • Westminster

You can self-refer to our services, find out more information
about us, and find helpful resources on our website.