Young Minds Matter: guide to caring for the mental wellbeing of a child

The guide covers topics like:

• the importance of good mental health
• how parents and carers can help and support their child’s mental health
• what can affect a child’s mental health
• what help is available

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

• use by parents and carers of young people

This guide is likely to be useful as a generalised source of support, but for parents with children already experiencing a mental health issue it may not be appropriate. Schools should take this into consideration when sharing with parents or carers.