Everyone can often feel sad, angry or worried at times. But if these changes are lasting a long time or are greatly affecting your child, it might be time to seek some guidance. Halton Health Improvement Team have put together a guide with lots of information and links to support agencies.
There are things you can look out for that might suggest your child is worried about something:
- Significant changes in how they behave and act
- Problems sleeping such as getting to sleep, waking often and being tired all the time
- Being withdrawn or avoiding certain situations or people
- Not wanting to do things they usually enjoy
- Hurting themselves on purpose to help cope with difficult feelings
Before you seek help you might want to think about whether your child is getting everything they need to be healthy such as;
- A healthy balanced diet including plenty of water
- Enough sleep
- Plenty of physical activity and play
- A home where they feel safe and loved
- Friends, hobbies and interests
You can find the full guide attached below. You can also contact them on 03000290029
https://www4.halton.gov.uk/Pages/health/hit/improvehealth.aspx