- Some tips for parents to manage a young person who is anxious
- Supporting Children and Young People According to Their Mental Health Needs
- A worry about the virus itself (becoming ill, loved ones becoming unwell, the extent of the illness, including death)
- Absence from friends
- Fear of stigma from passing on the illness
- Negative impact on the family
- Finding it hard to resume usual activities once lockdown is lifted due to feeling ‘unsafe’
Ideas for indoor games
Online Safety Activity Books
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/home-activity-worksheets/
Finding quality content for children on line
Childline – There is a great section on Coping with Stress which is a reminder of how important it is to use relaxation and breathing exercises to calm our minds and bodies. Although it is on a website aimed at children and young people its suitable for adults too.
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/
CBBC Newsround have produced a range of resources, including videos and advice, for children and young people who might be worried about Coronavirus.
Read the news story: Coronavirus: here’s some advice if you’re worried about it
Supporting and reassuring young children – Mindheart has published a short book to support and reassure children about Coronavirus. Covibook is available to download in 21 languages including English.
Read the news story: #COVIBOOK Supporting and reassuring children around the world
Read the book: Covibook (PDF)
Government Publications
Advice for supporting good Mental Health during the Coronavirus outbreak https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-aspects-of-coronavirus-covid-19
Oxfordshire County Council Resources for Schools and Parents
Information on Finances and Debt during Coronavirus
