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Mental Health Resources

We all have mental health. It affects how we feel, think, and act, and refers to our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. Because your mental health can change on a daily basis and is affected by many different factors, it’s important to have the right tools to look after it. The links below provide advice and guidance to help you navigate these changes. As you explore, remember that physical health and mental health are closely linked, so you may find our other wellbeing sections equally beneficial

MHST Padlet

https://padlet.com/SomersetMHST/parent-carer-wellbeing-toolkit-5mx7nlay6ba0ozlm

A MHST site for parents or carers, giving a wide range of advice and resources from supporting young people with their emotions, to days out and managing the holiday periods.

Young Minds

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to improving children and young people’s mental health, aiming to prevent crises. They provide direct resources, a parents helpline, and advocacy for young people up to age 25. Their work includes campaigning, providing online information, and supporting professionals to ensure young people get necessary mental health support.

Josephine's Star

https://www.josephinesstar.org.uk

Josephine’s Star offer support to children and their families in Somerset when someone special has died. They provide one-to-one support, based around six, one-hour support sessions.  In each session they work with the child to explore their grief and help them to develop coping strategies. All of our work is done in conjunction with the families, carers and schools to ensure the most positive outcome for the children and young people.  

Kooth

https://www.kooth.com/

Kooth is a free, anonymous, and confidential digital mental health platform for young people (typically aged 10-25) in the UK, providing live counseling, messaging, and community support. It operates 365 days a year, offering professional advice via smartphones or computers to help with emotional wellbeing.

Mind in Somerset

https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk

Mind in Somerset is an independent local mental health charity affiliated with national Mind, providing support, services, and advocacy for people affected by mental health issues across the county. They offer a 24/7 mental health helpline (Mindline), peer support groups, counseling, and crisis spaces in locations such as Taunton, Yeovil, and Bridgwater to enhance wellbeing.

Physical Health Resources

The information provided here helps you and your child navigate physical health and lifestyle choices with confidence. We want to make ‘healthy choices’ the easy choices for your household. From quick activity bursts to budget-friendly meals, these tools help your family feel strong and energized. Remember, a healthy body supports a healthy mind—feel free to explore our other wellbeing topics to see how they connect.

NHS Healthier Families

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/

Find information on healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy, from the NHS.

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP)

https://www.sasp.co.uk/

The Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) is a charitable trust dedicated to improving health and wellbeing across Somerset by increasing participation in physical activity and sport. Partnering with Sport England and local organisations, SASP offers tailored, inclusive programs for all ages, including fitness referrals for health conditions, disability sessions, and community sports.

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