Shelf Help

JYHS Library offers Emotional Support First Aid kits - if you would like one (or know someone who could use one) please pick one up form the library or request one using this form.

If you need some Mental Health Support dealing with lockdown and related Coronavirus issues try:

Mind
Mental Health Foundation

Young Minds

JYHS Library stocks a range of mental wellbeing books - look for an apple on the top of the spine in the Shelf Help section or just ask Mrs.Wilson to point you in the right direction. The books offer support not just for those suffering with poor mental health but also for those trying to support them.

Included in the collection is the excellent - 'I had a Black Dog' by Matthew Johnstone about having depression.

The school has a list of apps you may find useful that can be downloaded here. 

There are also a range of resources you can access online:

Blurt - support and resources focused on depression.

Calm Zone - from Childline a range of ideas to help destress

Mood Gym - free online course to help you identify the issues and overcome them.

The Mix - information and support for anyone on mental health.

Breathing and Relaxation Exercises for Stress - NHS tool

Breathing Space - support for anyone is Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed.

Winston's Wish - offer support for children and young people dealing with bereavement

BEAT - beating eating disorders

For parents or staff - 

The school have a support leaflet with advice and resource recommendations you can get here.

MindEd offers a free resource to help give you confidence in supporting and identifying young people struggling with mental ill health.

For those looking to change the perception of mental health or change the way you were treated:
See Me Scotland - campaign to end mental health discrimination
Young Minds - The voice for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing