{"id":341,"date":"2026-03-13T13:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/?page_id=341"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:41:36","slug":"supports-for-wider-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/?page_id=341","title":{"rendered":"SUPPORTS FOR WIDER ISSUES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How money, food and housing worries affect you and your child\u2019s mental health & wellbeing<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many parents in Scotland feel stressed by money worries, high food costs, or insecure housing. These pressures can affect daily life, sleep, and time with children. Food insecurity, including worrying about having enough food, is linked to poorer mental health for both adults and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children pick up on family stress. Long-term stress from poverty, unstable work, or poor housing can affect children\u2019s emotional, social, and behavioural development, making them more anxious, withdrawn, or less able to concentrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support such as the Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Grants can help reduce financial pressure and improve wellbeing for parents and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support available to parents in Scotland:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NHS Inform \u2013\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

?<\/strong>https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathing Space Scotland \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>https:\/\/breathingspace.scot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beat for help with Eating disorders \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>The UK\u2019s Eating Disorder Charity \u2013 Beat<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Extra Mental Health Support:<\/strong><\/summary>\n

OCD\/ compulsions \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>Young People | OCD-UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phobias \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>Phobias | Advice and Support | YoungMinds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>Home \u2013 Teen Sleep Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substance misuse \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>Substance use | Catch22<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0?<\/strong>Drug and Alcohol Support | WithYou<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotional regulation \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendship issues \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>friendship-guide-for-young-people_0.pdf<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0?<\/strong>Friendships | Tips and Advice | Mental health | YoungMinds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anger \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>What To Do If You Are Struggling With Anger | YoungMinds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neurodiversity \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>nest.scot | Empowering Ayrshire\u2019s Neurodiverse Communities | Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

?<\/strong>Home \u2013 Mindroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

?<\/strong>Professional Autism and ADHD assessments \u2013 Neuropathways<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PTSD \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>Childhood Trauma and PTSD \u2013 UK Trauma Council<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0?<\/strong>Trauma and PTSD | Signs and symptoms | YoungMinds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content from\u00a0?<\/strong>https:\/\/sgmarketing-newsroom.prgloo.com\/news\/because-parenting-isnt-easy-lets-support-mental-health<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Financial & Social Security Support<\/strong>:<\/summary>\n

Social Security Scotland: Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Grants, Best Start Foods \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money Talk Team (Citizens Advice Scotland): income maximisation and debt support \u2013\u00a0?<\/strong>https:\/\/www.cas.org.uk\/moneytalkteam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources for Financial Support<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Food Support:<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The New Year can bring new resolutions, especially around healthy eating habits but it can be hard to find comforting food that is also healthy and affordable. Parent Club have gathered some recipes that are nutritious, budget-friendly, and the whole family can enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n