10 practical tips on how to look after your child's mental health
- Role Model
Be a positive role mental health role model. Demonstrate positive behaviours which your child can learn from you.
- Talking
Support your child to talk about their problems and how they are feeling.
- Coping Skills
Work with your child to develop coping skills. Support your child to learn skills such a problem solving and thought challenging.
- Wellbeing
Promote healthy eating and physical activity. Exercise is a great tool to boost mood and reduce stress and anxiety.
- Self-care
Make sure you child has time and space to look after themselves. Involve yourself in their hobbies.
- Autonomy
Allow your child to make their own decisions. This will help to build resilience.
- Relationships
Support your child to build positive relationships with friends and family.
- Relaxation
Help your child to relax. Teach them relaxation skills such as deep breathing.
- Play
Promote play and creativity among your child. Allow them to explore.
- Sleep
Support your child to build positive sleep habits. Develop a good sleep environment with your child.
