Coronavirus
Information
Here you’ll find answers to some common questions concerning the feelings young people may be experiencing during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Why young people may feel anxious
Children perceive risk differently and do not always know how worried they should be about events. With changes to schooling, no opportunity to spend time with friends face to face, worries about older relatives and family or friends; children look to their parents for information, reassurance and guidance. Therefore we need to be aware how our own reactions might impact on them as we help them to make sense of what is going on.
Reassurance
Try to keep up to date with the latest news then pass on the information you think is relevant and age appropriate. The latest updates can be found on the government website, a link is available within Helpful Websites or Services.
Limit yourself to how much news you listen to in order to help your own anxiety levels.
Reminders
Stay positive
It may not always be easy but we should all try our best.
Coping with
Your child’s worries, boredom and excess energy
The following buttons are self-help suggestions for both you and young people
Finding help
Who can they talk to?
- Friends
- Family
- Youth worker
- Health professional (Counsellor, Nurse)
- Charities and Helplines
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Useful documents
Helpful websites or services
Getting more help
If you haven’t already found the help you’re looking for, you can find additional information and services which are more interactive here.
I would like to make a referral to Mental Health Services by completing the online referral form. (currently for under 18’s only)
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Help lines
Local services
…in and around North Staffordshire
National support organisations
