Wellbeing

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Welcome to Magna Academy's Wellbeing Page.
 
We use this space to share advice, guidance and tips for wellbeing. We will also post announcements about wellbeing events and initiatives taking place.
 
If there is something you would like to see on this page or any wellbeing news you would like to share with the Magna community, please email us, using the form at the bottom of this page.
 
 

Links to support outside the academy

Health and Emotional Wellbeing

If you have concerns about your child’s physical or mental health your first port of call is your GP.

Please also consider these FREE resources. Just click on the relevant link.

  

Kooth.com

Free, safe, online counselling with qualified therapists until 10:00pm at night. This service has been commissioned by the Borough of Poole and Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group and is supported by CAMHS.

 Make sure you set up an account with an anonymous username.

...and more from the Kooth Team

Dear Magna
 
I would like to remind you that the Kooth #dontdoitalone campaign is now live from today, 1 February. I hope the campaign will help you to discuss the need for support with your students and allow everyone to find the help they would like. 
 
Click this link to see the Don't Do It Alone video on YouTube.
 
Please contact me for any other support you require to promote Kooth in your setting. Warm regards
 
Rachel
 

Up in BCP (previously 'Number 18')

A local organisation offering young people advice, support and drop ins.
 

ChatHealth

A messaging Service provided by School Nursing Team.

Call 07480 635511. Young people can ask any health/wellbeing related question.
 

Mind Website

Contains A-Z Guides to all mental health issues https://www.mind.org.uk/
 

Young Minds website

Offers advice for young people and parents on wellbeing. 
 

Wellbeing Apps

If you’re not sure what apps might be helpful then you can read reviews here from mental health and schools professionals: https://au.reachout.com/tools-and-apps

  

Headspace

Learn to practice meditation and/or mindfulness: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
 

What’sUp

Immediate resources for managing anxiety:
     

Confidential Helplines

  

Chathealth

Messaging Service provided by School Nursing Team:
07480 635511
 

Childline

24 hour, confidential and free:
0800 1111
     

Advice about local support available to you and your family

  

Family Information Directory

A list of all Poole Community Resources: http://www.poolefamilyinformationdirectory.com/kb5/poole/fis/home.page
 
 

Wellbeing During Lockdown

We are all spending more time at home and out of our usual routine.
 
For some, this may feel like an opportunity to take a break or spend more time with family. However, for many of us, COVID-19 has brought up challenging feelings including frustration, confusion, fear, loneliness, boredom, sadness, anxiety - the list goes on.
 
If this is your experience it is important to remember you are not alone and anything you are feeling is ok. Try to share how you are feeling with an adult you trust, it can really help to write down or speak about your feelings even if they cannot be ‘fixed’.
 
Below are some links to websites offering advice and support at this difficult time:
 

Advice for Young People

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/
 
 

SUN Network

Information about FREE workshops being run by Southern Universities Network on supporting your child with home learning and supporting a child with emotional needs at home. Spaces are limited and filling up quickly. Please see link to the letter below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19vB2Hjhl6WXp5Kz2HfwLtEQmarzyx-Ot6QCABrJpHcY/edit?usp=sharing
 
 

Advice for  Parents Supporting Young People during the pandemic

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak
 
 

Advice for Parents from Mind (a mental health charity)

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/coronavirus/supporting-your-teens-wellbeing-during-coronavirus/
 
 

Google Classroom

We have put together a series of wellbeing resources that can be found in the personal development google classroom page. The booklets are full of activities to help you focus on your wellbeing.