SEND MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE

This guide provides valuable information for parents, carers, and professionals supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who may also experience mental health challenges. It covers the key mental health issues affecting those with SEND, the support available, and how to access services to promote wellbeing. The guide also outlines legal rights, practical strategies, and resources to ensure children and young people receive the mental health support they need to thrive.

Key Points of Importance:

Understanding Mental Health in SEND: How mental health challenges affect children and young people with SEND, and common conditions to be aware of.

Accessing Mental Health Services: Guidance on accessing mental health support services, including CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and other specialist services.

Legal Rights: Explanation of legal entitlements to mental health support within the SEND framework, including education, health, and care services.

Practical Support and Strategies: Tips and strategies for parents and educators to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with SEND.

Here Are Our Mental Health Need To Know Guides:

Mental Capacity and Decision Making

A guide for parents, carers, and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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Mental Health Resources

Support for Parents, Carers and Young Persons

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