Here are a number of websites to support you to manage you or your child's mental health and wellbeing:

• https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/
• http://www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk/covid-anxiety-stress-resources-links/
• https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/
• https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/
• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapse842d2
• https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/#coronavirus
• https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
• https://nursedottybooks.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/dave-the-dog-coronavirus-1-1.pdf

This article explores how to protect your own mental health during the coronavirus outbreak:

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799

This video provides guidance to parents and carers about how they can help children and young people manage their mental health and wellbeing during any disruption caused by the Coronavirus:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnANLAcpRZ4&feature=youtu.be

Free webinars from AC Education - including positive parenting techniques, conflict under lockdown, and understanding and calming anxiety: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_5iBjpgS4p0JtspgzIlIw/videos

Newsround video (for children) – Advice if you're worried about the coronavirus: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51887051

Newsround video (for children) - How to cope when you can’t go to school because of the coronavirus: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51656718

Helplines

SHOUT - text ‘Shout’ to 85258 for 24/7 crisis text support

https://www.giveusashout.org/

Childline - under 19s can call 0800 1111 for free, confidential support

https://www.childline.org.uk/

Useful documents

Here are some flyers for services specifically available in Bedford Borough, and other useful documents: