Mental health support for parents and carers

We work with schools to support children’s mental health.

As part of this, we offer advice and resources for parents and carers to help support their child or young person’s wellbeing.

Our new site full of practical advice and tried and tested tips for parents and carers of primary-age children.

Our expert team have developed and recommended resources to help you support your child’s wellbeing.

Place2Be works in schools to help children and young people explore their emotions and feel better.

As a parent or carer, you play a key role in teaching your child or young person how to manage their feelings.

Our expert advice will help young children and their families get ready for this big step together.

Our expert advice will help older children and their families get ready for this big step together.

07 July 2022

This Children’s Art Week Xavier Leopold, a self-taught artist, writes about what he has learnt from art as a creative outlet.

21 June 2022

LGBTQ+ young people experience poor mental health at a disproportionate rate. Find out how you can better support them.

17 May 2022

Sahir Permall, Director for Scotland, on the importance of communities coming together to keep the child at the centre.