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Supporting your child's mental health

We all know how important it is to look after our children's physical health, but sometimes we forget that mental health is just as important. These pages offer ideas on how to support your child's emotional wellbeing right from the early years.

Key things you can do from the start

You don't have to be an expert to help your child develop positive mental health.

Talking about emotions

It's important to encourage deaf children to talk openly about their feelings.

Building positive deaf identity

Advice on how to help your child develop positive deaf identity.

Developing positive self-esteem

There are lots of things you can do to improve your deaf child's self-esteem.

Learning how to relax and unwind

Learning how to keep ourselves calm and relaxed doesn't always come naturally.

Coping with challenges

Advice on handling some of the challenges deaf children might face.

Asking for professional support

Organisations dedicated to providing mental health support to young people.

Signs of a mental health condition

Things to watch out for if you think your child might have a mental health problem.

Embracing my deaf identity: Jovita's story

Jovita's advice for parents of children experiencing mental health problems.

Tips for supporting children's mental health during lockdown

Tips for supporting children's mental health during lockdown.