Somerset MHST

30/07/2025

🌍💛 International Day of Friendship 💛🌍
Friendship isn’t just about fun—it’s about being kind, staying true, showing you care, and being loyal through life’s ups and downs.

Other ways to be a great friend?
✨ Listen without judging
✨ Celebrate each other’s wins
✨ Be honest and supportive
✨ Make time, even when life is busy

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Tip:
If your child is struggling with friendships, try this simple activity:
📝 Ask them to write down the qualities of a good friend.
Then talk about whether the people around them show those qualities.
It’s a gentle way to help them reflect on healthy relationships and build confidence in choosing the right people.

Share this with someone who lifts you up 💛

30/07/2025

🌞 Summer can be a time to reconnect, recharge, and reset — and you don’t have to do it alone. 🌞
There’s lots of support available to help make this a calm, happy summer for you and your family 💛

📣 Happening today!
Join Somerset’s Mental Health Support Team for a free webinar:
‘Surviving and Thriving Over the Summer Holidays’
🗓️ 30th July | 🕙 10:00–11:00
🔗 bit.ly/4kTp0FB

This session is full of practical tips and ideas to help you feel more confident and supported through the holidays.

💬 Need more support?
Visit Open Mental Health for resources to support your mental health and your children’s, plus loads of practical advice:
🌐 openmentalhealth.org.uk/stay-well-in-2025
📱 Give them a follow on Facebook to stay in the loop! Open Mental Health

✨ You’re doing better than you think. With the right support, this summer can be one of growth, calm, and connection. Let’s make it a good one! 💪🌈

Stay Well 2025 is a kit of resources to support your mental health throughout 2025. It offers practical advice, resources, and tips from members of the OMH alliance.

27/07/2025

🌞 Struggling to keep things calm over the summer holidays? You’re not alone — and we’re here to help!

Join our upcoming webinar — designed especially for parents who want to feel more confident, connected, and in control during the long break.

You’ll walk away with a toolkit of practical strategies to help your household feel calm, safe, and happy — not just during the holidays, but beyond.

🗓️ 30th July | 10:00–11:00
🔗 bit.ly/4kTp0FB

Perfect if you’ve loved Supporting Big Emotions or Tuning into Kids/Tuning into Teens/Dad's Tuning into Kids

25/07/2025

☀️ School’s Out, But Support’s Still In! 🌈

As we dive into the summer holidays, we want to send a sunny shout-out to all the incredible schools, staff, parents, carers, and young people who made this academic year one to remember! 🌻

While the sun’s out (hopefully!) and the sandals are on, Somerset’s Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is still going strong! 💪 We're turning up the heat with ongoing interventions, live webinars, and continued collaboration all summer long. 🏖️

🎓 Summer Webinars – Stay Cool & Informed:

🌞 Surviving and Thriving Over the Summer Holidays: https://bit.ly/4kTp0FB

💖 Supporting Big Feelings – An Emotion Coaching Approach: https://bit.ly/3TUow7i

🏫 Change and Transitions – Supporting Your Child with Moving Schools: https://bit.ly/46l4R7T

🧠 Neurodivergent Back to School: https://bit.ly/418zZDU & https://bit.ly/46ul62B

🌟 Don’t forget – support doesn’t take a holiday! 🌟

Whether you're soaking up the sun or seeking shade, help is always within reach:

📱 Mind in Somerset – Mind in Somerset
💬 ChatHealth
📲 Shout – Shout
🌐 Kooth – Kooth
👥 The Mix –
📞 Childline – Childline

🍉 Plus, check out Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset for fun, free activities and support across the county!*

🌴 So take a breather, enjoy the sunshine, and know that MHST is here to help – rain or shine! 🌦️

24/07/2025

Somerset MHST in action 🤩

17/07/2025

A great day at Wookey Primary’s Enterprise Day yesterday! It was fantastic speaking with parents and children about the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) — and spreading the word about our upcoming webinars too! 💬✨

26/06/2025

☀️ Feeling a bit anxious about the upcoming summer holidays? Wondering how to keep your household happy and thriving over the 6-week break? You’re not alone — and we’ve got you covered! 💪

Join us today at 5:30 PM for our Surviving & Thriving Over the Summer Holidays webinar! 🎉

We’ll be diving into practical tips on:
✨ Setting boundaries
🕒 Creating routines
😴 Managing sleep..and so much more.

💻 It’s free, it’s helpful, and it’s happening soon!
👉 Book your spot here: 39740772-8615-49a9-8036-cbd8ea907743@98ec91be-8de7-48a3-9e80-0f0180ed9219" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/39740772-8615-49a9-8036-cbd8ea907743@98ec91be-8de7-48a3-9e80-0f0180ed9219

04/06/2025

🌟 Want to build a stronger bond with your child and better understand their emotions?

Parenting can be incredibly rewarding—and sometimes a little confusing too! If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on in your child’s mind or how to support them through big feelings, you’re not alone.

Somerset MHST is offering Tuning into Kids (TIK) – a free, six-session, in-person programme for all parents, whether your child attends an MHST school or not!

This friendly course is all about:
🧠 Understanding your child’s emotional world
🤝 Strengthening your connection
👂 Sharing ideas with other supportive parents
💬 Building confidence in handling everyday challenges

📅 First session: Tuesday 17th June
📍 Nerrols Primary School, Taunton
🕘 9:00–9:15 – Arrivals with tea & coffee
🕚 9:15–11:15 – Tuning into Kids session

👉 Click below to register your interest and we’ll be in touch with all the details:
https://forms.office.com/e/V5JFb2vQuM

Let’s grow together – because parenting is a journey best shared 💙

19/05/2025

Skip ‘How Was Your Day?’ – Try These Instead!

After-school check-ins don’t have to feel like an interrogation! 🕵️‍♀️ Research Dr. Becky Kennedy (aka Dr. Becky at Good Inside) shows that connection builds resilience and opens the door to emotional regulation.

Instead of the usual “How was your day?” try these prompts to create real conversations with your kids or teens. When we stay curious (not critical!), we show them that home is a safe space to land – no matter how the day went. 💛

✨ Save this and try one today! Connection beats correction – every time.

15/05/2025

🧠💚 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is COMMUNITY — because even superheroes need a team!

Think about it: Batman has Robin, the Justice League has each other, and even Spider-Man has his friendly neighbourhood. 🕸️🦸‍♂️ No hero goes it alone — and neither should you.

Being part of a community means:
✅ Someone has your back on tough days
✅ You laugh louder and heal faster
✅ You grow stronger together

Mental health thrives when we’re connected. Whether it’s your family, friends, group chat, gym buddies, or online support groups — your community is your superpower. 💥

This week, check in with your crew or start building one. Because together, we’re unstoppable. 💪💚

Mental Health Foundation

14/05/2025

🧠Want to feel more connected with your teenager and confident in supporting them?

🧠Do you ever wonder what is happening with the development of your teens brain?

It’s Mental health Awareness Week – and this year’s theme is community. What better time to come together and support each other through the rollercoaster ride of parenting teens.

Somerset MHST are offering Tuning into Teens – a free, friendly, and practical online programme for any parent – whether your child attends an MHST school or not! It’s all about building stronger relationships and understanding your teen’s emotional world.

🧠 Learn how to support your teen’s emotional wellbeing
👂 Share stories and ideas with other parents
💬 Feel part of a supportive, understanding community

First session starts Tuesday 20th May (evening) – click below to register your interest and we’ll be in touch with all the details!

👉 https://forms.office.com/e/rM9z7ChQ2D

13/05/2025

🌿 Mental Health Awareness Week is here, and this year’s theme is all about COMMUNITY — because we’re stronger, wiser, and more supported when we come together. 💚

Here’s what people said about our last 'Supporting your Neurodivergent Child' webinar:
✨ “Loved it. Hope there are more to come.”
✨ “Very good, knowledgeable presenters and excellent graphics/slides.”
✨ “Wonderful workshop, great speakers.”

Well… good news — we’ve got another one coming up!

🧠 FREE WEBINAR: Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child
📅 Tuesday 20th May 2025
🕐 1:00PM – 2:00PM
➡️bit.ly/SupportingNDMay25

Join the MHST team for expert advice, practical tips, and a chance to connect with other parents and carers navigating similar journeys. You don’t have to do it alone — this is your village. 💬💙