Wellbeing and Support
The Ministry of Education has developed a resource for parents, caregivers, whānau and family -http://education.govt.nz/school/health-safety-and-wellbeing/pastoral-care-and-wellbeing/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-coronavirus/.
The Ministry of Health’s website includes
Top ways to look after your mental wellbeing during the Covid-19 lockdown.
I AM HOPE is the youth and community focused support group run by The Key to Life Charitable Trust, started by Mike King
https://www.iamhope.org.nz/
Nathan Wallis has some helpful videos on his Facebook page for parents and whānau
https://www.facebook.com/nathanwallisxfactoreducation/ -
Tips on looking after mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19 from the Mental Health foundation
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/covid-19/
A website by the Health Promotion Agency to help New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety –
https://depression.org.nz/covid-19/
The Prime Minister has partnered with Nigel Latta to look at how Kiwis can look after their mental health
https://youtu.be/-NsZqw3_SSI
Although overseas-based this is a good list and highlights some things particularly important for children. Remember the rules of New Zealand’s level 4 lockdown still apply –
25 Mental Health Wellness Tips during Quarantine from Eileen M Feliciano, Psy.D.
