West Sussex Thriving in Education

Support and information for children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing

Wellbeing (general)

Emotional wellbeing is strongly linked to physical wellbeing and is just as important. The Five Ways to Wellbeing (Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Give, and Take Notice) give us a simple framework to look after our wellbeing and can be used with children and young people.

Getting advice
Apps for supporting general wellbeing
- Combined Minds: Connecting friends and family who are supporting a child and young person
- Happier Me: Think and Feel better. General wellbeing for teens and young adults
- Happypillar: App for parents to support children’s mental health
- I am me: General wellbeing strategies for young people
- Kooth: General wellbeing strategies for ages 10 to 18
- LOHA: Family Communication app
- Tellmi: Peer support app for age 11 to 18. Clear age restrictions mean that young people only receive support from their own age group
Getting help
Getting more help
- My Wellbeing and Safety plan
- Single Point of Access (SPOA)
Getting risk support

Last updated:: 17 September 2024