Mental health and wellbeing

It is widely recognised that a young person’s mental health and wellbeing influences their cognitive development and learning as well as their physical and social health and their mental wellbeing in adulthood. Mental health is as important to a young person’s safety and wellbeing as their physical health.

In the event of a young person in crisis or need for urgent support dial 999

The ‘How you Feel Matters’ graphic uses the Thrive Framework to support young people to access support at the differing levels of need. The information can be accessed here and disseminated to young people.