Emotional Wellbeing
Wellbeing
The governors and school staff of Ringwood School place the upmost importance in ensuring the emotional wellbeing of all our students.
Kooth
To sign up to Kooth, simply visit kooth.com
What is Kooth?
Kooth.com offers a wide range of therapeutic tools to help young people and support your mental wellbeing.
Young people using the site are able to access a range of support services including one-to-one counselling sessions, discussing issues with your peers through online discussion boards, reading and contributing to self-help content and recording feelings via journals and goal trackers. The online nature of Kooth means that it can access help in a way that is most suitable for young people, at a time that is convenient, 365 days of the year.
Chat with our team of accredited counsellors are here to provide safe and effective support to you. Your chat session can be up to 1 hour long and be used to talk about whatever issues are on your mind.
Send us a message We know some of you may prefer to engage in support via messages instead of chat. Our Kooth counsellors are well trained professionals who will assess your needs and provide you with the required support. The support you get through messages varies according to your needs.
Useful resources:
The “Be Kind to Yourself Campaign“, includes a set of resources which responds to student wellbeing needs. Our students told us that they were trying to manage exam stress, anxiety, relationship issues and social media pressure. This initiative focuses on all aspects of Mental Health and Wellbeing, and is championed by our Sixth Form Mental Health Ambassadors. Check them out on our YouTube channel.
Advice for Parents
Self Harm Alumina | Selfharm
What is it?: Alumina groups are online support groups made up of up to 14 young people and 2 leaders, and meet online once a week for 7 weeks. They offer a friendly, inclusive, non-judgmental space where we offer you tools and ideas to help you reflect on your journey and what might be the next right step for you, as you move towards a life free from self-harm.
If your child is suffering from tendencies towards self harm, please help your child to register, and help them find the space in their week to join the group sessions.
As a parent/carer, you might benefit from accessing The NSHN Forum which supports and provides information for family and carers of individuals who self harm.
Recipes for wellbeing cards
CAMHS have created some ‘recipes for wellbeing’ cards, which aim to help parents and carers support a young person experiencing difficulties with their mental wellbeing. The cards give advice on: anxiety, low mood, bullying, sleep difficulties, exam stress, loss and bereavement, problematic gaming, crisis, body image, gender identity, sexuality, eating difficulties, panic attacks, transition to school and boosting self-esteem.
You can find them here: https://www.sussexcamhs.nhs.uk/resources/resources-for-families-carers-and-professionals/recipes-4-wellbeing
Talking regularly with your child about relationships and sex can help develop shared understanding, trust and support between you. Talk little. Talk often. Ask The Awkward: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/ask-the-awkward/
Recommended Apps
Stronger Together Across Ringwood & Fordingbridge is a local charity dedicated to supporting families in crisis though our local schools. Our mission extends beyond immediate financial aid—providing expert financial guidance, counselling for children and young people, and essential support for vulnerable families. We collaborate closely with the 8 local state schools in Ringwood and Fordingbridge to identify those in need.
· Counselling Services: Mental health support for children and young people by qualified professionals.
· Financial Advice: Through a joint project with Ringwood Foodbank, we provide a Citizens Advice Worker in all our schools to help with financial and practical support.
Ringwood School: Individual Health Care Plan
The Mix
Information, support and listening for people under 25.
Phone: 0808 808 4994 (24 hours)
Youth Access
Get connected with the right support services and organisations in your area. For anyone aged 11-25.
Phone: 0208 773 9900 (9-1pm and 2-5pm, Mon-Fri)
Samaritans
24-hour confidential listening and support for anyone who needs it. (Adults included.)
https://www.samaritans.org/
Phone: 116 113 (24 hours)
Childline
Comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling.
Phone: 0800 1111 (24 hours) Chat 1-2-1 with a counsellor online
YoungMinds
www.youngminds.org.uk
Call the Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am–4.00pm, free for mobiles and landlines.
Stem4 – http://www.stem4.org.uk
This comprehensive and clinically informed resource shares information on identification, early intervention and management.
- Information about eating disorders, depression and anxiety, self-harm and addiction
- Self-help strategies
- Resources to download on issues such as school mental health policy development
- Useful links for further support
The Stem4 community page is a message board where people can share their experiences of Stem4 events and mental health. Young people, who want to benefit others with their own experience and by providing personal advice, contribute to this page. For more information on how to get involved contact community@stem4.org.uk
http://www.stem4.org.uk/calmharm/
Free to download app – provides tasks that help you to resist or manage the urge to self-harm, completely private and password protected.
Charlie Waller input on Adolescent Mental Health Wednesday 22nd November:
Ringwood Schools Parent Safe Guarding Leaflet
https://parentzone.org.uk/article/challenge-perceptions-boost-pupils-self-esteem
