Children's Mental Health | Unlocking Children

Explore articles that support children’s mental health and emotional well-being. Learn how to recognise signs of distress, build resilience, and create safe, nurturing spaces where children can express their feelings, feel understood, and access the help they need to thrive.

Supporting Children with Unresolved Trauma: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn to recognise hidden signs of unresolved trauma in children and discover trauma-informed strategies for fostering healing, safety, and connection.

Unmasking the Overlap: ADHD or Trauma?

Explore how trauma can mimic ADHD symptoms in children and why trauma-informed assessments are essential for accurate diagnosis and support. A must-read for parents, educators, and professionals.

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Navigating Anxiety in SEMH Pupils

Understand the anxiety curve in SEMH pupils and how to support emotional regulation through early intervention and relational approaches.

Empowering Young People Through Structured Self-Care

A printable self-care and safety planning booklet to help young people manage distress, build coping strategies, and stay safe during tough times.

Emotion Check-In Activity Sheet

This activity sheet helps children learn about reflective thinking and improve self-awareness.

SEMH Resources and Links

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) web links and resources for parents and caregivers with children who have or are showing traits of SEMH needs.