Here you will find factsheets, tips and information, organisations and services in Midlothian that can help you if you’re a parent or guardian experiencing mental health and wellbeing difficulties.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please email midspace@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand what mental health and wellbeing difficulties parents and guardians might face, the causes and what support is available.
Parents and mental health factsheet from the Mental Health Foundation
Parental mental illness factsheet from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Tips and information
Tips for parenting with mental illness from Young Minds
A guide to parenting with a mental health problem from Mind
‘How to cope with parenting stress and anxiety’ by Vincent Iannelli from Very Well Mind
‘Parental anxiety? 5 ways to relieve the worry’ by Debbit Pincus from Empowering Parents
Mental health for new parents guide from the BBC
Organisations and services
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to parents and guardians:
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.