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SchoolTV.me
COVID Fatigue & Youth Mental Health
This Special Report spear headed by Child Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, is essential and timely viewing for parents, carers and educators, reflecting new research and what uncertainties for families and young people lay ahead.
SchoolTV and Broadcast has generously made this link available to all schools & their parent community.
Supporting Your Wellbeing
Supporting Your Wellbeing
These are unprecedented times and it is hard to know how to best respond. We have collated some of the most helpful resources that we have found to support you and your children in maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing. Please know that our Wellbeing Team is here to support you in whatever way we can and that you can contact us on 0455 994 483 or email our Director of Wellbeing, Bek Brown - rbrown@hccs.sa.edu.au at anytime through this extended break from school.
There are also a number of support networks that you can contact:
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or go to: www.kidshelpline.com.au
Headspace: 1800 650 890 or go to: www.headspace.org.au
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Parenting Ideas
Parenting Ideas
HILLS is a ‘Parenting Ideas’ membership school, which gives parents access to a wealth of resources to support you in your role as a parent/caregiver.
The latest article is titled 'Riding the Covid Wave' and is very timely.
The Resilience Project
The Resilience Project
A hub of activities and ideas to bring gratitude, empathy and mindfulness to day-to-day life: from kitchen table conversations, to bedtime stories and backyard expeditions.! Head here for wellbeing tips and ways to build resilience and happiness for yourself, family, housemates and the wider community around you.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THESE RESOURCES
USEFUL APPS
USEFUL APPS
FOCUS On the Go!
FOCUS On the Go!
Supports the FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress™) family resilience training model.
Play along with Buddy Bear and Feeling Fox as they learn to talk about their feelings and learn new skills that help keep their friendship and families strong. Play alongside Buddy and Feeling Fox to practice understanding and sharing your feelings and to collect tools for calming down in challenging situations.
It includes a suite of games and resources for everyone.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES
Self Care:
Self Care:
https://childmind.org/article/self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/
https://schools.au.reachout.com/articles/developing-a-self-care-plan
World Health Organisation:
World Health Organisation:
Beyond Blue:
Beyond Blue:
ReachOut:
ReachOut:
The Resilience Project:
The Resilience Project:
Unicef:
Unicef:
Emerging Minds:
Emerging Minds:
https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/supporting-children-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/
Commonsense Media:
Commonsense Media:
School TV:
School TV:
A video for teachers/parents to talk to children about COVID—Presented by Dr Michael Carr-Greg https://schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-coronavirus
NY Times article (supporting teenagers):
NY Times article (supporting teenagers):
Linda Stade (Education Writer):
Linda Stade (Education Writer):
Kirrilie Smout (Psychologist and Founder of Developing Minds):
Kirrilie Smout (Psychologist and Founder of Developing Minds):
Rebecca Sparrow (Author and parenting Guru):
Rebecca Sparrow (Author and parenting Guru):
RESOURCES FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS
RESOURCES FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS
Kirrilie Smout (Psychologist and Founder of Developing Minds):
Kirrilie Smout (Psychologist and Founder of Developing Minds):
Kids Helpline:
Kids Helpline:
https://kidshelpline.com.au/kids (for kids aged 5-12)
RESOURCES FOR OLDER STUDENTS
RESOURCES FOR OLDER STUDENTS
Headspace:
Headspace:
Black Dog Institute - Bite Back:
Black Dog Institute - Bite Back:
Activities to help cope with stress and coping in difficult situations.
Tune In, Not Out:
Anxiety Treatment Program for Children, Adolescents & Parents (ages 8-12 &13-17yrs)
Online self-help program for Depression & anxiety
Online self-help program for Depression & anxiety
SAM:
Self-Help for Anxiety Management
TEEN STRONG Program for Depression & Anxiety (Ages 12-17yrs)
DEALING WITH INFORMATION OVERLOAD
DEALING WITH INFORMATION OVERLOAD
There's a lot of news out there about COVID-19. Some people like having access to lots of information and can find that empowering. Other people just feel confused and overwhelmed. Either way, making sure you get the right info from the right sources is important.
There's a lot of news out there about COVID-19. Some people like having access to lots of information and can find that empowering. Other people just feel confused and overwhelmed. Either way, making sure you get the right info from the right sources is important.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or distressed, it's ok to put some boundaries in and limit your exposure to distressing stories, articles or posts.
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