Hampshire County Council's Public Health team would like to make you aware of a number of resources and opportunities to support parents, carers, or professionals working with children and young people who may be experiencing mental wellbeing difficulties, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts.

1. The Self-harm Support Hub 

A dedicated space for anyone who is supporting young people who self-harm or who may be at risk of self harm in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight.

For parents and carers: Support for parents, carers, and guardians - Solent Mind

2. Mental Wellbeing Hampshire - Children and Young Families
This page signposts to a variety of services and resources that can support children and young people with their mental wellbeing, including:

• Local advice and support services

• Wellbeing advice from national organisations 

• Advice for specific issues

• Free helpline or message service

Link: Children and Young Families | Health and social care | Hampshire County Council

3. Quick access resource for parents and carers over the summer holidays

We’ve created a one-page digital resource you can easily save to your phone or computer. It includes quick links to a range of local and national services that support children and young people who may be experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties over the summer holidays. 

Quick access resource for parents and carers over the summer holidays.pdf

This includes guidance and support around self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and other wellbeing concerns. It’s designed to help you find the right help, when you need it.

ADHD and Intense Emotions Information Website

Resources to support individuals and organisations working to nurture and protect children and young people following trauma. You will find articles, animations, videos, guidance, handouts, presentations and more — all created by the UK’s leading childhood trauma experts: UK Trauma Council

Camhs have developed several videos which are available to anyone. These are 10-15 min films focussed on supporting primary aged young people with their mental health. It is a series of activities they can try which will support good mental health. All the films do a check in which encourages young people to think about and understand their emotions.  

Soothing Rhythm Breathing https://youtu.be/vogqBB1Roos

Peaceful Place imagery  https://youtu.be/HwFh4GeINdk

Activity and Boredom Jar https://youtu.be/LS8MOyukIXo

Making a Self Soothe Box https://youtu.be/NT0DVXMpsPs

Muscle Relaxation https://youtu.be/E4C_r5jQJQA

Grounding Exercise https://youtu.be/Oywr4afoB3Q

Body Scan https://youtu.be/VFNqJiGNIB8

5 Finger Positive https://youtu.be/k7UNfN4vB1A

Breathing Techniques https://youtu.be/OnGm9c6cPB8

Goal Setting https://youtu.be/6xZu4wnHnfw

Getting Sleep https://youtu.be/iXGzz_fpljc

Positive Affirmations https://youtu.be/fqVaFNbQYh0

Colour Breathing https://youtu.be/MSuORDhCSpA

Our Bodies https://youtu.be/azNez8Q8vBk