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Every Mind Matters: help with mental health for children and young people

Some children and young people have enjoyed being off school, while others have really struggled – with the coronavirus outbreak keeping them at home and away from friends. Others may be coming to terms with family problems, loss or changes to their living situation.

They might also face difficulties in being back at school or college, or have worries about getting or passing on the virus. It’s also still uncertain what further changes we all may face.

Feelings like these will gradually ease for most, but there are always steps you can take to support them emotionally and help them cope with problems they face.

Read more about support options here

Watch a helpful video here

Kooth is a free, safe wellbeing service for children and young people aged 11-25. They can sign up for free support here.