As school staff, there may be times when students or families come to you for help and advice about how to support their wellbeing and mental health. It is important to follow your responsibilities outlined in the
Supporting students' mental health and wellbeing procedure and seek advice and support from your school’s student support team, including your guidance officer and/or wellbeing professional. In addition, if you believe that a student or family is in need of additional or more intensive support, it is important to be able to provide appropriate information to best meet their needs. The following agencies provide advice and support to young people and their families to ensure they can get the support they need.
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BeYou—a national initiative for educators, aimed at promoting and protecting positive mental health in children and young people.
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Student Wellbeing Hub—provides high quality, age-appropriate information and resources targeted specifically to educators, parents and students to support student wellbeing and safety.