Here you will find factsheets, tips and information, organisations and services in Edinburgh that can help you if you’re a parent or guardian experiencing mental health and wellbeing difficulties.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please send them to ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand what mental health and wellbeing difficulties parents and guardians might face, the causes and what support is available.
Parents and mental health factsheet from the Mental Health Foundation
Parental mental illness factsheet from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Tips and information
Tips for parenting with mental illness from Young Minds
A guide to parenting with a mental health problem from Mind
‘How to cope with parenting stress and anxiety’ by Vincent Iannelli from Very Well Mind
‘Parental anxiety? 5 ways to relieve the worry’ by Debbit Pincus from Empowering Parents
Mindroom’s Wellbeing Wheel guide for children and young people returning to school after lockdown
Mental health for new parents guide from the BBC
Mindfulness for mini-minds by Wee Seeds
Wellbeing for wee ones from Parent Club
Supporting children’s wellbeing from Partnership for Children
Looking after a child or young person’s mental health from the NHS
NHS Lothian resources for parents and carers: anxiety and worry
Supporting Your Child with Fears And Worries by CAMHS and NHS-Lothian
Relaxation ideas for child and young people by CAMHS and NHS-Lothian
Outdoor education and child development guide from Forest Holidays
Organisations and services
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to parents and guardians:
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.