Children and Young People
We want all children and young people to have the chance to learn and develop, to feel confident and to feel good about themselves. Difficulties with emotional or mental health early on can prevent us from having the chance to live full lives in the future. This is why improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is a priority area for the National Programme.
Strategies and Frameworks:
We've supported the development of the Scottish Government's early years strategy as well as the consultation on the Framework for Children and Young People's Mental Health.
Resources for Children and Young People:
Music CDs, leaflets, booklets, posters and computer software for children and young people, parents, carers, teachers and workers – now available at the knock-down price of ABSOLUTELY FREE! For full details, visit our resources for children and young people page.
Children and Young People's Projects:
HeadsUpScotland
The National Programme funds HeadsUpScotland – a national project for children and young people's mental health. Full details
Talking2Ourselves
15 young people have worked together to produce this website giving information on mental health issues for other young people. More details
Place2Be
The National Programme is funding an expansion of Place2Be's work in primary schools in Edinburgh.
Health Promoting Schools Unit
Every school in Scotland has been set the target of becoming a health promoting school by 2007. Full details
Mental Health Education in Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Association for Mental Health (RAMH) are raising awareness and teaching better coping skills. Contact RAMH.
News and Events:
Children and Young People's Research:
Needs Assessment Report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
The Scottish Needs Assessment Programme's report on children and young people's mental health.
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Mental Wellbeing and Behaviour in Schools
Examining the links between mental health problems and in-school behaviour to improve teaching practice. Full details
Improving care for looked after children
How useful do practitioners find various techniques for assessing and improving the mental health of looked after children? Full details
Contacts for Children and Young People:
Find help and information for children and young people and for parents, carers, teachers and others working with them. For full details, visit our contacts for children and young people page.
Click here to find out how to get help now.
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Real life stories of living with, recovering from and caring for people with mental illness.
Living with Bipolar Disorder (manic depression) Jemma tells it how it is. Updated weekly.
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Drink sensibly
Even though it might make us feel good in the short term, alcohol is a depressant drug.
Even a small amount of alcohol before bed stops us getting enough deep sleep to feel properly refreshed - and the world never looks good through a hangover.
Avoiding too much alcohol is crucial for both our mental and physical health, but particularly when we're feeling low or anxious.
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