Child Mental Health
NHS data from September 2021 has shown that rates of referrals to child mental health services are now at record highs. Those thought to be at the greatest risk of poor mental health during the pandemic include children with previous mental health or learning difficulties and those at socioeconomic disadvantage.*
Our assessments and resources support children’s mental health across areas such as depression, trauma, ADHD and ASD. For more information and support on Cognition, please visit our Cognition homepage.
For additional help and guidance on supporting students and learners with mental health issues during examinations, see the communicate-ed recorded webinar, available for booking.
Children’s Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic (Parliament UK source)
Resources

The Wellbeing zone
The Healthy, Happy Schools: Wellbeing Zone provides a space dedicated to support all ages. You’ll be able to find resources from advice on coping with anxiety to fun activities to support mental health and wellbeing suitable for teachers, parents and young people

Mental health assessments brochure
An easy to use guide that splits our key mental health assessments into 2 areas: suitable for SENCos and/or Psychologists

Succeeding with SEND: Focus on Supporting students during difficult times
Join Melanie Adkins and Mary Long for a discussion on how to support children with anxiety, behaviour and mental health issues during difficult times

Support in schools mental health toolkit
Written with the collaboration of a SENCO and Educational psychologists to provide helpful tips to aid your students in the classroom

A working day in the spotlight
Get insights on a working day of Dr Helen Care, a Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice