Responding To Mental Health In Teenagers

Learn how to support your teenager’s mental health while waiting for help. Supporting a teenager through mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, especially while waiting for professional help. This session equips you with essential strategies to confidently support your child through this difficult time.

What you will gain:

✔ Support your child while waiting for professional help - Discover practical strategies to help your teenager cope before professional interventions, like CAMHS or counselling, kick in.

✔ Understand what mental health is - Get clear insights into what mental health means and how it manifests in teenagers.

✔ Identify early signs of poor mental health - Learn how to spot warning signs and take action before things escalate.

✔ Respond effectively to mental health challenges - Build your confidence in addressing your child’s mental health concerns in a supportive and effective way.

This session is perfect for parents and carers who:

➤ Have a child stuck on waiting lists and need strategies to support them in the meantime.

➤ Feel their child doesn’t meet thresholds for professional services but still want to provide support.

➤ Are worried about their child’s mental health and unsure how to help them.

➤ Feel powerless or out of their depth when it comes to supporting their teenager’s mental health.

You may also find this session useful if you are a: Social Worker, Family Support Worker, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mentor, SENDCO, Inclusion Manager or Youth Worker.

Additional Information:

This session lasts 45 minutes and addresses the growing nationwide concern of young people experiencing poor mental health, self-harming and low mood.

Facilitator: Ross Thompson

With 15 years of safeguarding and child protection experience, I lead this session to empower parents with the knowledge and tools they need to support their teenagers. My approach is practical and empathetic, helping you navigate this difficult journey with confidence. Whether your child is waiting for professional help or you feel lost in the process, I’m here to provide the guidance you need.

Select your preferred date and time from the list and book your space on an upcoming Responding To Mental Health In Teenagers session. You can also book your place through Eventbrite.