{"id":192,"date":"2026-03-12T10:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/?page_id=192"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:12:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:12:51","slug":"listening-skills-and-talking-about-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/?page_id=192","title":{"rendered":"Listening skills and talking about mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Listening skills and talking about mental health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening is a skill we often forget to use but we need to develop this skill if we want to help our family members with their wellbeing. To learn more please view the clip below or visit the site below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Helpful sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/parents.actionforchildren.org.uk\/feelings-behaviour\/talking-about-feelings\/active-listening\/\"><strong>?<\/strong>Parent talk \u2013 Listening skills<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YOUNGMINDs \u2013&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngminds.org.uk\/professional\/resources\/how-to-be-a-good-listener\/\">How to be a good listener<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-uEBVIGoC9Y?si=lqW88Wy9nQ5sRfoI&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:225px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/youngminds-listening.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">When and how to start a conversation about                                                          Mental Health?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruok.org.au\/how-to-ask\">R U OK<\/a>&nbsp;is a super website which outlines the warning signs to look out for and 4 simple steps to help you have a converstion with a family member about their wellbeing. To learn more watch the clip below or&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruok.org.au\/how-to-ask\">visit their website.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OjvWYx2zV3k?si=viqTMKSejnv1fSds&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/r-u-okay-day-how-help-someone-in-distress-lg-300x169-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-200\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talking to autisitic and neurodivergent children and young people<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Research has shown that autistic and neurodivergent people can be more likely to experience anxiety and depression and be at risk of self-harm and suicide.&nbsp;For advice on how to support neurodiverse individuals with their mental health please visit the NHS Ayrshire and Arran&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nest.scot\/\">NEST<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruok.org.au\/neurodivergent\">R U OK<\/a>&nbsp;site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/COMM_All_SRP_WebImage_230616-640.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talking to LGBTQI+ individuals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Surveys from organisations like LGBT Youth Scotland and the Samaritans highlight significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicide attempts among LGBTQI+ individuals in Scotland compared to the general population.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more informtion on how to support LGBTQI+ individuals please&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruok.org.au\/lgbtiq\">click on this link.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ADMIN_Gen_LGBTIQ_Logo_No_Tagline_Black_8x_241105-640w.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some helpful sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children First \u2013&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenfirst.org.uk\/get-support\/support-line\/\">Children First Support line | Children First<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SAMH \u2013&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samh.org.uk\/get-involved\/going-to-be\/information-help\/parents-or-guardians\">Parents and carers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YOUNGMINDs \u2013 Including a parent helpline \u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngminds.org.uk\/parent\/\">We can can support you<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better health \u2013&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/supporting-others\/childrens-mental-health\/\">every mind matters&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NCPCC \u2013&nbsp;<strong>?<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/advice-for-families\/depression-anxiety-mental-health\/\">How to talk to children about difficult topics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">here are some helpful videos <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>SeeMe- Speaking to your children about a mental health problem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce41be04 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8lUZFWqPKnw?si=9n1Y0QVnqcXQIeOi&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:180px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listening skills and talking about mental health Listening skills Listening is a skill we often forget to use but we need to develop this skill if we want to help our family members with their wellbeing. 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