National Grief Awareness Week is taking place from 2nd until 8th December 2021. What is National Grief Awareness Week? National Grief Awareness Week is an initiative which aims to raise awareness of all aspects of grief and loss on a national scale. When families are hit with the loss of a loved one, they often […]
mental health
Emerging Minds: Co-Ray Project
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused extensive disruption and challenges within the lives of young people. However, while there is good evidence to draw upon for advice and support, it is not always easily accessible for those who need it. As part of the Co-Ray Project (https://emergingminds.org.uk/), a short animation has been developed by the University […]
World Mental Health Day 2021
The theme for World Mental Health Day this year is ‘Mental Heath in an unequal world’ and here are some ways in which you can get involved. Stamp It Out County Durham have launched a new website at https://www.stampitoutcountydurham.co.uk/ where you can: Take part in our Art campaign. Download FREE resources Find out about activities […]
What’s On Your Mind? with Dr Alex
Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George, presents this series of five films on First News Education TV developed with the Department for Education and Sky Kids. In the series, dedicated to mental health and wellbeing, Dr Alex teams up with FYI presenters, experts and celebrities to investigate simple ways to deal with the […]
Mental Health Support for Education Settings – 2021/22
As a result of a recent announcement from the Department for Education (DfE) that the Wellbeing for Education Return programme will be extended and a successful application for COVID funding, there will be a strengthened offer available for education settings in Durham to support children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. Ahead of […]