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Welcome to your go-to space for supporting family mental wellbeing in East Ayrshire.
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Look no further, this site will give you access to recommended* information on wellbeing and the most common mental health issues experienced by children and young people in EA.
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Looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health. We all have mental health. It’s normal for it to go up and down – both for us and for our children – depending on what’s happening in our lives. Just like we encourage healthy eating and regular exercise, there are simple things we can do every day to support our mental wellbeing.
Small, everyday actions help build resilience and give us and our children the tools to cope with life’s ups and downs, helping us feel more confident, connected, and in control. On this site, you’ll find practical tips, self-help tools, and links to trusted local and national resources to support you and your family’s mental health and wellbeing.
10 simple ways to feel better every day
There are lots of things you and your family can do every day to support and improve your mental wellbeing.
You don’t need to do them all at once. Try one or two to start with and build up slowly in a way that works for you and your family. This will build resilience and help you cope with challenging times.
Try to eat meals together when you can. Let the children help with simple food prep or picking out fruit and veg. They’re more likely to eat it if they’ve helped make it!
Walk, scoot, or cycle to school. Put on your favorite playlist while tidying up and turn chores into a mini workout!
A calm bedtime routine helps the whole family wind down. Try reading together or doing a quiet activity before bed.
Make time for something that makes you smile, even if it’s just 10 minutes. Let the family see you enjoying your own hobbies and join in with theirs too.
Step outside for a few minutes of fresh air or sit down with a cuppa. Encourage your kids to take quiet time too, maybe with a book, drawing, or just a cuddle.
Call a friend or message someone you trust. Get the kids to draw a picture or write a note to send to a grandparent or neighbour.
Remind yourself that you’re doing your best. Talk to your kids about mistakes being part of learning. Yours and theirs!
Let children help feed the pet, water the plants, or make a card for someone. Helping others builds confidence and connection.
Share your feelings in simple ways like “I’m feeling a bit tired today”. Encouraging the whole family to do the same helps them learn that all feelings are okay.
Let your children see that it’s okay to ask for help from a friend, a teacher, or a support service. It teaches them that no one has to cope alone.
Things to try
There are lots of self-help resources available to help children and young people and adults with mental health and wellbeing. Have a look at this site try some out, and see if there’s something here that helps you..
Mental Health & Wellbeing | Parent Club
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
A Workbook for Mental Wellbeing
A Children’s Workbook for Mental Wellbeing
Additional information and video clips on how to support and improve mental wellbeing can be found by clicking the link below:
Better Health – NHS Ayrshire & Arran– MHWB info is being updated
Info from Government site –
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