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Wellbeing support for parents

30 Jan 25

Parenting can be challenging and it is important that you, as parents, take time out to look after your own mental health and access the support you need, and help to look after the wellbeing of your families.

Image of lots of hands holding a paperchain of people and the words Parent Mental Health day next to it

This Parent Mental Health Day, which is founded by stem4, the UK’s leading digital mental health charity, the theme is #ScreenSmartParenting.  It addresses the growing concerns among parents and carers about the impact of digital technology on their families’ wellbeing. 

Find out more here: https://stem4.org.uk/pmhd/

Organisations who can help

For broader support at times when you need that extra help, there are a variety of organisations you can contact.

Listening Circles: The Impact of Our Services | Parenting Mental Health
Join a trained Listening Circle facilitator in a  small group of up to 6 people, for 6 weeks for 2 hours per session. You can share whatever you choose, be heard, listen, offer and receive support, and form connections in a small, safe and judgment free space.

Chat and Connect: Parent Support for Children's Mental Health
Chat and Connect is a weekly informal online drop in session where you can come and talk to other parents, bring your worries, bring your questions, share your tips and wins and connect with others, with people who get what you're going through.

Angels Support Group: https://angelssupportgroup.org.uk/
A charity run by parents of children with autism and/or ADHD who work with and support other parents.

Carers in Herts: https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/
Carers in Herts are a charity who provide advice, information and support to unpaid carers. They offer free support to carers of all ages who live, work or care in Hertfordshire by giving them a voice, as well as opportunities to meet with other carers and share experiences.

Families in Focus: Families in Focus – Looking forward together
Offers parent network support meetings at different locations across Hertfordshire, professional training workshops and a Facebook page for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, including Autism, ADHD and PDA and related conditions. 

SPACE Herts: https://spaceherts.org.uk/
Welcome to SPACE. SPACE is a Hertfordshire charity supporting parent/ carers of children and young people on the autistic spectrum, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or a related condition.

Hertfordshire County Council Parents and family support | Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the council website which signposts parents to lots of information and courses to support them.

 

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