Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.
(World Health Organization)
At St Mary’s, we aim to promote positive mental health for every member of our staff and student body. We pursue this aim using both universal, whole school approaches and specialised, targeted approaches to support our young people. In addition to promoting positive mental health, we aim to recognise and respond to mental ill health. In an average classroom, three children will be suffering from a diagnosable mental health issue. St Mary’s has the established Wellbeing Team in-house to address the needs of our most vulnerable students and families, in conjunction with the existing pastoral support structure. The Wellbeing Team is comprised of a School Counsellor, Vulnerable and Emotional Needs Coordinator, Family Resource Worker, Careers Adviser and School Nurse. The Wellbeing Team does not replace Social Care or clinical mental health support.
There is more awareness than ever about mental health and the importance of emotional wellbeing throughout our society. There are many agencies and organisations we can turn to for help when we feel unable to cope, however, we can also look after ourselves more effectively to protect our emotional health. We are keen to instil resilience and independence in all of our students, and self-care plays a significant part in this. How much we sleep, what we eat and drink, how much we exercise all affect how we feel physically and emotionally. The world we live in is arguably more demanding than in the past, so the strategies we use to cope with stress are also crucial in maintaining a healthy, positive and productive lifestyle.
To encourage and support our school community in developing and maintaining positive emotional health, we have complied an A-Z directory of organisations and advice on self-care. We hope that this will help our students, parents, carers and staff in taking a proactive approach to taking good care of their wellbeing. We believe that this is essential for everyone to achieve their God given potential and lead a happy and purposeful life.
Area of need |
Organisations and contact details |
Adoption support |
AdoptionMatters.org
Derbyshire County Council: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/adoption-and-fostering/adoption/adoptive-parents/support-for-adoptive-families.aspx-
If you'd like to talk about anything about adoption please tel: 01629 533190. Your details will be taken and an adoption worker will call you back.
If there is a serious issue about the safety or wellbeing of your child or if you are facing an imminent family breakdown, Call Derbyshire will contact your local area children's team to try to get you the help you need as soon as possible, tel: 01629 533190. |
Alcohol & drug abuse |
Derbyshire Recovery Partnership: 01246 206514/ 08453084010
www.derbyshirerecoverypartnership.co.uk
http://alcohol-advice.co.uk/
https://www.changegrowlive.org/young-people/derbyshire-cgl-young-peoples-service- 01773 303646 (For young people) |
Anger management |
www.parentingideas.com
Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child | YoungMinds
http://actagainstbullying.org/anger-management/ |
Anxiety |
SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. Open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm on 0300 304 7000. http://www.sane.org.uk
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/#.W18JS7pFxjo
Self-help techniques https://trystressmanagement.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-4uAs-7G3AIVk53VCh2s8wX6EAAYAiAAEgL9BvD_BwE-
www.bridgesupport.org/Help/Anxiety- downloadable resources
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/Anxiety |
Attachment difficulties |
What is an Attachment Disorder?
Attachment Disorders in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - Helpguide.org |
ASD |
www.NCMH.info
Living well with Autism- 01332301350
http://www.derbyshireautismservices.org/ Derbyshire
www.autism.org.uk |
Bereavement |
https://www.cruse.org.uk/
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/death-and-loss/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8di_xfLG3AIVy7XtCh2BdAgfEAAYAiAAEgKdmfD_BwE
Child Bereavement UK- https://childbereavementuk.org/ |
Bullying |
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/bullying/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_-HQ9_LG3AIVQjwbCh2WDw__EAAYAiAAEgJBFPD_BwE
https://www.bullying.co.uk/
https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/if-youre-being-bullied/find-help-and-support
https://www.itv.com/thismorning/bullying-helplines |
CAMHS
(Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) |
Derbyshire- http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/services/childrens-services/camhs/camhs-homepage/
Chesterfield- 01246 514412 www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/camhs.
Derby City 0300 790 0264
Sheffield https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/services/camhs/ |
Cancer services |
Derbyshire- https://healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk/support-and-advice/cancer-services/
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/inyourarea/england/derbyshire/derbyshire.aspx
Cancer Information and Support- https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/audience/teens-young-adults.html
Sheffield- http://www.cancersupportcentre.co.uk/ Weston Park Hospital
https://cavcare.org.uk/ Cavendish Cancer Care
www.cruk.org |
Citizens Advice Bureau |
Chesterfield- www.chesterfieldcab.co.uk/ Telephone Advice 0300 456 8437 10am–2pm
Reception number 01246 209164
Contact- https://www.citizensadvicesouthderbyshireandcity.org Advice Line - 0300 330 9002
Text Relay - 03444 111 445
Enquiries (we cannot provide advice on this number) - 01283 210108
Sheffield- https://citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk/ 03444 113 111 |
Counselling |
Counselling - Hallam Diocese Counselling – Hallam Diocese
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-counselling-services/
http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/
https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-children-and-young-people/children-and-young-peoples-counselling
16 years +Derbyshire https://www.insighthealthcare.org/our-services/talking-therapies/find-a-service/derby-and-derbyshire/ 0300 555 5582
Derwent Rural Counselling Service https://drcs.org.uk/ 0800 047 6861
admin@drcs.org.uk.
https://www.kooth.com/ (https://www.kooth.com/) Kooth- Online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
https://www.qwell.io/ (https://www.qwell.io/) Qwell- Online counselling and well-being for parents and carers of young people under the age of 18. |
CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) |
NSPCC - Child Sexual Exploitation & How to Keep Your Child Safe
National Crime Agency Child sexual abuse and exploitation - National Crime Agency
Safe and Sound https://safeandsoundgroup.org.uk/ 01332 362120 Derbyshire |
Diabetes |
www.diabetes.org.uk |
Disability services |
Derbyshire County Council Disabled children - Derbyshire County Council
The Light House https://www.derby.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/disabilities/disabled-children-and-young-people-the-lighthouse/
https://www.fair-play.co.uk/ Fairplay offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of the families. They offer support to children and young people, aged 0-25, and to parents and siblings. 01246 203963 |
Domestic abuse |
http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ 0808 2000 247
Derbyshire County Council - Domestic abuse
http://www.crossroadsderbyshire.org/ 01457 856675
https://theelmfoundation.org.uk/ Chesterfield 01246 540464 |
Eating disorders |
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/online-groups Helpline
0808 801 0677 Youthline 0808 801 0711
https://www.firststepsed.co.uk/ Derbyshire 01332 367571 info@firststepsed.co.uk
Eating Disorders Eating disorders - Anorexia and Bulimia support (supportline.org.uk)
http://www.freedbeeches.org.uk/
Life Works- Free eating disorders support helplines |
Extremism and radicalisation |
https://childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/
https://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/radicalisation-in-schools-and-the-prevent-duty/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-you-can-do/report-abuse/dedicated-helplines/protecting-children-from-radicalisation/
Safeguarding Children and Young people against Radicalisation and Violent Extremism (proceduresonline.com) |
Food bank |
Chesterfield https://chesterfield.foodbank.org.uk/ 07984 589456
Derby http://www.hopecentrederby.co.uk/ 01332 341189
Sheffield http://www.sheffieldfoodbank.org.uk/ 03444 113 111. |
Internet safety |
Parents and Carers | Safer Internet Centre- This website is specifically aimed at providing parents and carers with practical advice on how to put checks and controls in place to safeguard your child online. It has a range of excellent resources and easy to follow guides.
Parents homepage (thinkuknow.co.uk)- This website covers all aspects of online safety, with a particular focus on keeping your children safe from online abuse and what you should do if you are worried your child is at risk.
Pre-teens (11-13) online safety advice | Internet Matters- Online safety tips and resources for parents/carers of children aged 11-13 years old.
Teens 14+ online safety advice | Internet Matters- Online safety tips and resources for parents/carers of children aged 11-13 years old.
Online safety | NSPCC- This website contains a wide range of excellent resources on talking to your child about online safety, appropriate content and sexting.
https://www.internetmatters.org/ |
LGBTQ |
https://www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk/
LGBT Support Sheffield Sheena Amos Youth Trust SAYiT |
Mental health |
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/support-in-a-crisis/mental-health-support-in-a-crisis.aspx Derbyshire
Teenage mental health support https://stem4.org.uk/
www.sane.org.uk Support for anyone affected by mental illness
www.headstogether.org.uk
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/mental-health-and-stigma/help-and-support
CAMHS-see above
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/ Wide range of support.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Self-help
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/self-help-therapies/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/self-care-for-depression/#.W18x3bpFxjo
https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/ Range of downloadable resources
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/ |
Positive parenting |
https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/start-10-tips-better-behavior
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/research-and-resources/2016/positive-parenting/
Parenting Teens https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-family-life-and-parenting/parenting-teenagers?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqef50pbH3AIVjbHtCh0zPg-MEAAYASAAEgIhA_D_BwE |
Relationships |
https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/friends-and-family/
http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/relationships.php 01708 765200 |
Self-harm |
Self Injury Support https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/#.W18197pFxjo
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/self-harm/
http://www.harmless.org.uk/ |
SEND |
https://www.derbyshireiass.co.uk/ Derbyshire information and advice service for SEND
https://www.sense.org.uk/get-support/information-and-advice/support-for-children/send/ |
Single parents |
https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/
https://www.familylives.org.uk/ |
Suicide |
Young people 8-35 years https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ Hopeline 0800 068 41 41
www.youngminds.org.uk/Suicidal
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us/ Call 116 123 |
Universal credit |
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/adult-care-and-wellbeing/benefits-debt-and-legal-matters/welfare-benefits/universal-credit/universal-credit.aspx |
Young Carers |
https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/young-carers 01773 833833
https://www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk/ 0114 258 4595 |