Welcome to Woodfields Academy Astrea Academy Trust
MENTAL HEALTH & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
Everyone has mental health, just like they have physical health. When mental health is good, people are more likely to feel happy, relaxed, and confident as well as feeling good about themselves. However, everyone has bad days when they might feel a bit down or something happens in their life which upsets and worries them.
It is just as important to look after your mental health as well as your physical health. If someone has a low mood for a period of time, then it might be useful for them to talk to someone who will listen, take their concerns seriously, help them to manage their feelings and explore coping strategies.
Children and young people can also experience poor mental health – it isn’t just an adult issue:
- One in eight children aged between 5 and 16 years has a mental health problem, and many continue to have mental health problems into adulthood
- Half of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14, and three quarters before their mid-20’s
Some warning signs might include:
- Changes in appearance including personal hygiene and weight loss
- Changes in eating habits
- Uncharacteristic and/or secretive behaviour
- Problems with peer groups
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Self-harming behaviour
- Talk about suicide and/or death
- Changes in mood including prolonged anxiety, stress, fearfulness, being easily prone to tearfulness and/or tendency to overreact
- Deterioration of attention span and/or restlessness
Here at Astrea Academy Woodfields we know that young people often need additional support. We have our own Mental Health Specialists in our Astrea in house counselling team as well as work closely with Education Mental Health Practitioners in the NHS With Me in Mind. You might also find the following websites helpful:
With Me in Mind e-clinic
Our CAMHS eClinic app is a free instant messaging service which enables young people (11-18 years) to self-refer and talk to a Practitioner via their mobile device. Young people can download the app via android or IOS, register their details and book an appointment via the app. The appointment is held via a text message-based service.
KOOTH
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people (online until 10.00pm)
CAMHS e clinic
CAMHS eClinic app is a free instant messaging service which enables young people (11-18 years) to self-refer and talk to a CAMHS Practitioner via their mobile device. Young people can download the app via android or IOS, register their details and book an appointment via the app. The appointment is held via a text message-based service.
Childline 1-2-1 Counsellor Chat
The link below directs you to the Childline 1:1 counsellor chat room, Childline counsellors are available between 7.30am – midnight Monday to Friday and 9.00am – midnight Saturday and Sunday.
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/
Mind
There is a lot of key information, guidance, support and advice available that parents can access using the following link:
Young Minds
There is a lot of key information, guidance, support and advice available that parents can access using the following link: