Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is kindness.
Why kindness?
We have chosen kindness because of its singular ability to unlock our shared humanity. Kindness strengthens relationships, develops community and deepens solidarity. It is a cornerstone of our individual and collective mental health. Wisdom from every culture across history recognises that kindness is something that all human beings need to experience and practise to be fully alive.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week
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As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week on 18 May, a Request from ‘WE WILL’ TO SHARE.
WE WILL YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH GROUP LAUNCH NEW FILM ‘JUST LISTEN’ Young people reveal that the simplest and most effective way of helping themselves and others to cope during challenging times is to JUST LISTEN. To share this message the WE WILL youth mental health group are launching their latest film, JUST LISTEN. WE WILL say that listening better is a vital skill that can save relationships, health and lives. They ask, ‘Will you be THAT person who steps up and LISTENS BETTER?’
LISTENING BETTER can be improved in minutes - watch ‘BOY’ to understand WHY it’s important to listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9WBZ1L2s4I&t=11s
To find out HOW to listen watch their new film ‘JUST LISTEN’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg053UnO7S0
WE WILL – will you? www.ewanrigg.com/wewill
Insta @wewillcampaign
Twitter @wewillcampaign
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Under the current COVID-19 measures many families do not have their usual support and protective factors around them, including schools, family and friends and support groups. As a result children and young people may become ‘hidden’ and may be very vulnerable.
During the pandemic professionals and volunteers may come into contact with children and families that they haven’t met before, therefore could you raise awareness with both professionals and the communities you work with, to highlight the dangers for children and young people and promote the ‘See Something… Say something’ campaign posters attached.
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click on above image to open up posters
Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity has produced a short video letting children know that professionals wearing masks isn’t scary!
https://vimeo.com/410089106
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In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, many children are now being educated at home and continuing their education online. Although technology can give children access to learning opportunities and socialising, it can still present some risks. We have provided some more information and things you can do to help keep your child safe online during this difficult time.
Online Safety Advice for Parents & Carers
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The NSPCC has launched a government funded campaign to raise awareness of our helpline, which provides free support for anyone who’s worried about a child.
Find out more about the helpline: NSPCC helpline
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Coronavirus: remote education practice for schools - The Department for Education (DfE) has published guidance for schools in England on adapting teaching practice for remote education. The guidance outlines some approaches that have worked for schools and includes case studies and information about:
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There have been serious concerns reported globally and locally, about the use of Zoom as a number of serious security flaws have identified evidence of Zoom meetings being hijacked and inappropriate content streamed into the meeting.
We are aware a number of individual agencies have banned the use of Zoom. If your agency permits the use of Zoom to host meetings then there are a number of steps which can be taken to set up and use video conferencing services, such as Zoom safely and securely. Please visit the National Cyber Security Centre for further information available here and here
The Children’s Commissioner has also published guidance for the use of Zoom in education https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/coronavirus/keeping-classrooms-safe-online/
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