3 February 2025
This Children’s Mental Health Week we’re shining a light on our Recovery College Online.
The college, which is part of our Trust, provides hundreds of virtual educational courses and useful resources through its website and e-learning platform.
They include specific resources about children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Joanne King, Operations Manager at Recovery College Online, said:
“Our fantastic range of mental health and wellbeing resources are co-created by professionals and people with their own personal experience of mental health struggles.
“They’re aimed at people who need support with their mental health, their families and friends, professionals and anyone interested in learning more about mental health and wellbeing.
If you are a child or young person, a parent or carer, or a teacher or professional working with children and young people, there are lots of dedicated resources you can access this Children’s Mental Health Week, and all our resources are free.
Some of the resources on Recovery College Online include:
For children and young people
Resources and information for young people about exam stress, feelings, bullying, and wellbeing and self-care.
Online courses for children (under 12 years old) including resilience and being healthy.
For parents and carers of children and young people
Resources and information for parents and carers about how to support your child.
Browse our online educational courses for parents and carers including autism parent support training, parenting and attachment, and understanding mental health.
For teachers and professionals working with children and young people
Browse our online educational courses for teachers including supporting children and young people’s wellbeing and for professionals including supporting the mental health of children and young people.
How do I access the online educational courses?
Anyone can access Recovery College Online courses and there is no referral needed, you just need to create an account. Courses are online and available 24/7 so can be completed in your own time around family and work commitments, and at your own pace.
Recovery College Online is available worldwide and you don’t have to live in the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust area to access its resources.
Visit Recovery College OnlineIf you require mental health crisis support, please contact your local mental health services, your GP, or telephone 111 or the emergency services.
