For more information on events during this week click on these links MHAW events for 2022   MHAW Comms Toolkit 2022

This service provides NHS talking therapies for common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. Click HERE  for information.

For upcoming wellbeing and mental health events in the area click HERE

 Please click on the following link for information 2020 YPWD MK flyer

It is important to look after your mental wellbeing while staying at home. Visit Every Mind Matters for practical advice and to get your personalised Mind Plan:

The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is kindness, please listen to this important message from Dr Roshan Jayalath, our Mental Health Clinical Lead, talking about why it’s important to access mental health services when you need them – click here to view the recording.

Please click on this link for further information for MIND adult mental health support. 

Newport Pagnell Community Connection Service - click HERE  for information 

ThinkNinja is a mental health app designed for 10 to 18 year olds.  Using a variety of content and tools, it allows young people to learn about mental health and emotional wellbeing, and develop skills they can use to build resilience.  Click HERE to find out more information.

Click on the link below for further information:

ChatHealth - ChatHealth is an award-winning messaging service for young people aged 11-19 years, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm (automatic bounce backs respond to incoming messages out of hours). As our lives have changed over the last few months due to the coronavirus, it’s more important than ever for young people to have easy access to support, particularly in the absence of face to face contact.  The text number for this service is 07480 635517   Or visit www.chathealth.nhs.uk  to start a chat.  For more information about ChatHealth, our organisation or for further general health advice and support for service users visit our website www.mkchildrenshealth.cnwl.nhs.uk    

Click HERE  for February 2022 news and events

Kooth is free, safe, and anonymous for young people in your area aged 11-19.  All they need to do is sign up to Kooth.com

Kooth is here to help and support young people with their mental health and is available 365 days a year.

We offer so much more than just counselling.

Kooth magazine, forums & live discussion boards, journal, goals, and our mini activity hub.

If your school or organisation would like to know more about Kooth or would like a Kooth presentation or refresher for students or professionals/parents/carers email tgolden@kooth.com

Kooth Presentation for young people lasts for 20-30 minutes can be delivered virtually over Zoom or your preferred host and pre-recorded for convenience and sharing.

Kooth Professional/Parent Presentation lasts 30-45 minutes with questions and can be delivered virtually over Zoom or your preferred host and can be pre-recorded for convenience and sharing.

Kooth Workshops

Kooth offers a 1-hour group workshop for students and young people. If you have or know a group of students/young people that would benefit from a Kooth Workshop, get in touch.

Digital Health and Wellbeing

Male mental Health

Anger Management

Stress & Anxiety

Young Carers

Anti-Bullying

If your school or organisation has already experienced the Kooth presentation and would like to discuss arranging a session for your school/class/group email tgolden@kooth.com

I am able to take in-person bookings for presentations and workshops.

All  Kooth's presentations & workshops and resources are Free!

Kooth Content 

What Can Animals Teach us about Consent and Boundaries 

Grounding Techniques 

Let's Grow Which Plant are You 

Dream Journal: How to Start 

Dealing with Grief & loss

Finishing School: How to Celebrate When Restrictions Apply 

Remember to check out our Spotify podcast and playlist.

Our latest podcasts are: Gaming & Wellbeing  

How nature can help us?

The Power of Pets.  

Kooth Guides: 10 Things to Consider When Talking to Young People about Mental Health  

If you have any questions or would just like to find out more about the service and support that Kooth offers young people: 

https://www.koothplc.com/