Tips for wellness from our Mental Health In Schools Team
“It’s good to talk.” Bob Hoskins
Talking
We can’t always see when people are struggling, and people may not be able to see when we are struggling. We need to ask people how they are feeling, and we need to let them know how we are feeling so we can help each other.
There are people we can talk to if we are struggling; whether that be someone in our life already, such as a family member, a friend, or staff in school or college, or someone such as a mental health professional. Always try and speak to someone who you trust and someone who you feel will be able to help you.
There is no shame in wanting to speak with someone about your feelings, we all need to do
it sometimes, it is an action of bravery!
Our Top Tips For Talking
- If you want to speak to someone but are struggling to, try writing your thoughts and
feelings down or drawing a picture to show how you are feeling and giving this to
someone you trust instead. - You can also agree to have a ‘safe word’ to use with someone too, which signals that you
have something you would like to talk about. For example, you may agree with a family
member or teacher that you will say ‘bananas!’ when you need a private chat. Make sure
you say it so that they hear and notice it. - Draw your handprint and on each finger, write someone’s name who you could speak to
if you needed to talk about something. - Try and write down a list of ways you could support someone if they were talking to you
about worries or sad feelings they were having. - Remember, you are never a burden for asking for support…there is always someone who
will want to help.
Follow this link for information on who you can talk to: Young Minds
Please contact [email protected] for information and advice about mental health and well-being for your child and your family.