Somerset MHST

01/12/2025

🎄✨ Countdown to Christmas with Kindness ✨🎄
This December, join us in celebrating the season with a twist—one that nurtures your mental well-being every single day. Our MHST Christmas Advent Calendar is packed with 24 simple, joyful activities designed to bring calm, connection, and creativity into your festive routine.
From mindful walks and gratitude lists to homemade hot chocolate and screen-free downtime, each day offers a gentle reminder to care for yourself and others 💛
📅 Start today with Day 1: Try a five-minute breathing exercise.
Let’s make this season not just merry—but meaningful.

21/11/2025

Dear Parents & Carers
Most 11-year-olds have a mobile phone, but do they know how to protect themselves from cyberbullying?
This November, Kooth are inviting parents to join them for a free 45 minute webinar. They will share practical tips on how to help children deal with potential problems, how parents can spot signs of cyberbullying and what action to take.
The webinar will include information on:
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How their phone grabs and holds their attention
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The pressure they may feel to be online
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What cyberbullying might look like
•
The impacts of social media and bullying
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How you can help young people stay safe
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How they can build a positive online space -

Follow the link to register for the event:
For Families: Smartphone Safety & cyberbullying
connect.kooth.com
For Families: Smartphone Safety & cyberbullying

20/11/2025

📢Note date change for our webinar about

'Helping your teen & child to sleep'

📅Was 27th Nov @ 10am
➡Now 28th Nov @ 10am

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11/11/2025

🎤 Live and direct from Somerset MHST! 🎤
We’re kicking off the new term with our Autumn webinar series, and we’re excited to support families across Somerset!
https://bit.ly/AutumnWebinars25

💤 Helping Your Child & Teen Sleep: Tools, Tips & Techniques 💤
You asked, we listened — and we’re launching a brand new webinar for parents and carers. Sleep is a common concern, so this session is packed with practical strategies to help children and teens get better rest.

✨ As this is our first time running the session, it’s in its pilot stage, meaning we’re gathering feedback to improve it. You’ll be asked to complete a short pre- and post-evaluation form, and your input will help shape future sessions.

📘 Parents who attend will also receive a Parent Sleep Handbook via email — a helpful resource to support your family’s sleep routines.

🌄 The Somerset MHST team is on a mission to spread the mental health message far and wide — from the heights of Wellington Monument to the mystical slopes of Glastonbury Tor. Wherever you are, we’re here for you.

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11/11/2025

🤩 MHST are presenting 'Helping your child to thrive: How to boost self-esteem and Resilience' this evening 6pm-7pm via teams webinar.

In this 1hr virtual workshop hosted by Somerset MHST, we will explore:

💡What boosts our children
💡How we can foster their strengths and talents
💡How negative self-talk might get in the way
💡Navigating friendships & relationships

🖱Click the link to register:
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07/11/2025

Dear Parents & Carers

Most 11-year-olds have a mobile phone, but do they know how to protect themselves from cyberbullying?

This November, Kooth are inviting parents to join them for a free 45 minute webinar. They will share practical tips on how to help children deal with potential problems, how parents can spot signs of cyberbullying and what action to take.

The webinar will include information on:

•
How their phone grabs and holds their attention

•
The pressure they may feel to be online

•
What cyberbullying might look like

•
The impacts of social media and bullying

•
How you can help young people stay safe

•
How they can build a positive online space -

Follow the link to register for the event:

Join us as we share guidance on how young people can take care of their mental wellbeing when using smartphones and online.

06/11/2025

What if I told you everyone has an invisible stress bucket? 🪣
Some are big, some are small — and they fill up with stress from things like work, worries, and friendships.
When our bucket overflows, it can spill out as snapping, shouting, or shutting down.
But here’s the good news: stress flows out when we take care of ourselves 💧

🧠 Today is Stress Awareness Day
🎯 Your challenge: Do one thing that helps empty your bucket — go for a walk, talk to a friend, take a deep breath, or simply pause.

💬 If you're feeling overwhelmed, speak to someone you trust.
👩‍🏫 If you're worried about your child, speak to your school’s Mental Health Lead — support is there.



Mental Health UK

03/11/2025

November is Men’s Mental Health Month
Let’s remind boys and young men what men’s mental health is 👇

1️⃣ Men’s mental health is talking.
Speaking up shows strength—not weakness.

2️⃣ Men’s mental health is feeling.
Anger, sadness, anxiety—your emotions are valid.

3️⃣ Men’s mental health is support.
You’re not alone. MHST & other services are here to help.

4️⃣ Men’s mental health is asking for help.
Bravery isn’t silence—it’s reaching out.

5️⃣ Men’s mental health is knowing you matter.
Your wellbeing, your voice, your future—it all matters.

Mates in Mind

23/10/2025

MHST in Action 🤩

The wonderful Somerset MHST team thoroughly enjoyed attending the Creech St Michael Primary School PTFA Parents evenings this week to share how the MHST service can support their school community. 💛 Thank you to the school for their hospitality and to all the parents who took the time to come and speak with us.

23/09/2025

Parent/Carer Webinar: Helping Your Child & Teen Sleep

Join us online for practical tips to support your child or teen’s sleep.
📅 Wed 24 Sept | 🕕 18:00–19:00 BST

🔇 Mics & cameras off for privacy—chat will be open for questions!
All attendees get a free Parent Sleep Handbook & recording of the session.

Register now: https://bit.ly/46lAYUE

10/09/2025

🎤 Live and direct from Somerset MHST! 🎤
We’re kicking off the new term with our Autumn webinar series, and we’re excited to support families across Somerset!
https://bit.ly/AutumnWebinars25

💤 Helping Your Child & Teen Sleep: Tools, Tips & Techniques 💤
You asked, we listened — and we’re launching a brand new webinar for parents and carers. Sleep is a common concern, so this session is packed with practical strategies to help children and teens get better rest.

✨ As this is our first time running the session, it’s in its pilot stage, meaning we’re gathering feedback to improve it. You’ll be asked to complete a short pre- and post-evaluation form, and your input will help shape future sessions.

📘 Parents who attend will also receive a Parent Sleep Handbook via email — a helpful resource to support your family’s sleep routines.

🌄 The Somerset MHST team is on a mission to spread the mental health message far and wide — from the heights of Wellington Monument to the mystical slopes of Glastonbury Tor. Wherever you are, we’re here for you.

28/08/2025

🎇 FLASH: Families Learning About Self Harm 🎇

A FREE 5-session programme for any adult who has shared responsibility for bringing up a child aged 11–17.

💬 Learn how to understand and respond to self-harm
💡 Build confidence and knowledge
🤝 Connect with others in a safe, supportive space

📞 Interested? Contact CAMHS SPA:
📧 camhsspa@somersetft.nhs.uk
📱 0300 124 5012

Let’s talk. Let’s learn. Let’s support. 💙