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Mental health, well-being and anxiety

Every Mind Matters is a resource from Public Health England which provides advice and resources on aspects of mental health and wellbeing.
Every Mind Matters
Northumberland Psychological Services have produced some advice about home schooling children to reduce stress in the current situation.
Things to Think about if your child can not attend school (3).pdf
The NSPCC has created a new webpage with information and advice for parents or carers who are worried that a child or young person may be struggling with their mental health or has anxiety about coronavirus. The webpage contains information on: talking about feelings and worries; keeping in touch and balancing screen time; ways to create structure and routine; and helping to give children a sense of control.
Talking to a child worried about Coronavirus
The NSPCC Library and Information Service has created a series of books for children who are worried or anxious. Their free information service remains open and can provide reading lists and help parents find information on safeguarding topics.
Contact:  learning@nspcc.org.uk
NSPCC Books for children who are worried or anxious
Below are a couple of resources which explain Coronavirus to children. Underdog is a cartoon strip which may address some of the worries that younger children have.
Children's guide to Coronavirus.pdf
Underdogg and the indoor adventure.pdf
Parentzone have produced an article entitled "How to look after your families' health when stuck indoors."
Parentzone
Northumberland Psychological Services have produced some information about talking to children in an age appropriate way about Coronavirus.
Talking to children about the current situation.pdf