We know that many children are suffering from mental ill-health. There are many causes and reasons for this and the Covid pandemic has further heightened stresses and anxieties. It is important that we are attuned to the indicators of poor mental health and that we work to help children and young people to build resilience.

There are many useful resources that are available including:

Mind: the mental health charity

Help for teenagers, young adults and students – NHS (www.nhs.uk)