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When to Worry How can we support
When to Worry How can we support? Dr Pooky Knightsmith Director: children, young people & schools Charlie Waller Memorial Trust Write notes here
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Link to Recorded Session
Write notes here
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Warning Signs
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Isolated / withdrawn Low self-esteem Accidental? Likely story? Repeated? Physical injuries Personality change Neglect Change in appetite Change in sleep Pain or nausea
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Easy to miss warning signs
Abuse or self-abuse? Easy to miss warning signs Physical Health Behaviour Change Late / Absent Academic Change
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IMPACT
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Longevity
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Should I be worried?
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If you didn’t know, would you be worried?
Diet or disorder Coping or copying Exercise or obsession If you didn’t know, would you be worried? Could they take a day off from it?
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What Next?
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Remember the ‘real’ child
How we can help? Listen Make time Be honest Offer practical ideas Consider friends Remember the ‘real’ child
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What do we need to know more about?
Any questions / points of clarification What are our action points?
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Any Questions?
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Next Time… 27th September 6pm Register www. inourhands
Next Time… 27th September 6pm Register Top tips for safely and sensitively teaching about mental health Dr Pooky Knightsmith Director: children, young people & schools Charlie Waller Memorial Trust Write notes here
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Next Time… 27th September 6pm www.inourhands.com/onlinelearning
Top tips for safely and sensitively teaching about mental health Dr Pooky Knightsmith Director: children, young people & schools Charlie Waller Memorial Trust Write notes here
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Further Sources of Support
Me!
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Funded Mental Health Training
Pooky directs the children, young people and schools programme at the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust. We provide funded training and workshops on a range of mental health issues for pupils, parents and staff working with young people. If you’d like us to support your school or organisation with INSET or workshops or visit: inourhands.com/cwmt for further information
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Link Full Series My Review / Preview
(Quote ‘MHA’ to receive 10% discount on any books ordered via JKP) My Review / Preview
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Link Full Series (Quote ‘MHA’ to receive 10% discount on any books ordered via JKP)
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Link Full Series (Quote ‘MHA’ to receive 10% discount on any books ordered via JKP)
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Link Full Series (Quote ‘MHA’ to receive 10% discount on any books ordered via JKP)
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Link My Review / Preview
This will be the first book give away for free as part of our book club. Sign up to receive a copy (around half term) we’re also developing resources & will do an author Q&A
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Link My Review / Preview
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Just for fun: Ellie, Lyra and KaiKai with some of my favourite kids’ books
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Lovely Free Stuff from CWMT…
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Free Book Club for School Mental Health Leads
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Mental Health: Weekly Online Learning for Staff working with CYP
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@CharlieWTrust | @PookyH
Mental Health: Free training and workshops for school staff, pupils and parents inourhands.com/cwmt @CharlieWTrust
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E-Newsletter Highlighting events, resources, research etc
inourhands.com/sign-up @CharlieWTrust
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Dr Pooky Knightsmith Director: CYP& Schools Charlie Waller Memorial Trust |
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Links I Probably Mentioned
Guidance on preparing to teach about mental health and emotional wellbeing - DfE funded guidance I led on for PSHE Association Mental Health Policy & Guidance to adapt for your school / college
Information about funded training from CWMT
Free videos and resources to start the conversation about self-harm
My book: self-harm and eating disorders in schools – practical approaches
Request free hard copy resources supplied by CWMT (inc Depression warning signs poster)
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Request free hard copies Download PDF (you are welcome to use / share this as you wish)
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Download the recording of this session here.
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