Talking to parents about their mental health or their child’s mental health can be a very emotional and sensitive subject to approach.
It is important to keep in mind that teachers and parents both have their child’s best interests at heart.
There are a number of resources available to facilitate these conversations as well as some hints and tips in the ‘read more’ section below.
3 top tips!
- Remember that teachers and parents both have their child’s best interests at heart.
- Bear in mind the importance of validating parents’ or carers’ feelings, listening actively without judgement.
- You don’t need to have all of the answers, but may be able to suggest strategies they can try or direct them to further support.