I am a child/young person
- NewsMental health and emotional wellbeing news for children & young people
- Calendar of eventsFind out about events and activities you can get involved with.
- Need AdviceThoughts, feelings and behaviours
- ThoughtsMy thoughts and my mental health
- FeelingsHow I feel and my mental health
- Actions & behavioursMy action and behaviours and my mental health
- SituationsSituations you might be experiencing and how to manage them
- General apps & websitesIncluding sleep and anxiety
- Relaxation apps & websitesApps and websites that can help you relax
- Moods Apps & websitesPositively manage your mood and how you’re feeling
- Advice & support for 16-18-year-oldsA range of services that can help you with your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Advice & support for 18-25-year-oldsA range of services that can help you with your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Student servicesA directory of local and national services to support your mental health
- Student self-careTips for looking after your mental wellbeing
- Exam WellbeingHelp and advice for young people managing the exam season
I am a parent/carer
- NewsMental health and emotional wellbeing news for parents & carers
- Difficult or Traumatic EventsOur partners are here to support children, young people & their families with their emotional & mental health needs.
- Calendar of events and trainingEvents to get involved with and access free, bitesize training
- AnxietySupporting your child with anxiety
- Low mood and depressionSupporting your child with depression and low mood
- Eating Problems and Disorders in Children and Young PeopleSupporting your child with an eating disorder
- Suicidal thoughtsSupporting your child experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Self-harmSupporting your child if they are harming themselves
- Support groupsGet involved with local groups to support your child’s mental health
I work with families
- NewsMental health and emotional wellbeing news for professionals
- TrainingFREE training opportunities for professionals working with children and young people in Liverpool
- ACEsUnderstanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma-informed practices
- ResilienceTools and techniques to build resilience in children and young people
- Kinship KidsKinship carers look after a family member’s or friend’s child in their own home.
- UNCRCThe United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
- FilmsA range of films exploring different subjects around mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Workforce ToolsTools and resources for professionals working with children and young people
- Self-harm toolkitA multi-agency self-harm practice guidance to support practitioners to keep children safe
- Liverpool’s Children in CareSupporting mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people living in care in Liverpool
- Child or Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)Challenging and harmful behaviour by a child towards their parent or caregiver.
I work in education
- NewsMental health and emotional wellbeing news for education
- Liverpool’s Whole School ApproachExploring the city’s approach to mental health in schools
- Education Mental Health TeamsA range of providers/services that deliver across the pathway
- ResourcesResources and information to help teaching staff to recognise early signs of mental health issues
- Mental health policiesDownload an editable version of the Liverpool schools’ mental health and emotional wellbeing policy
- REACTTraining to support young people in schools with their mental health and wellbeing.
- ROCKET resilience championsA one-day, interactive course aimed at primary-aged children.
- TOTEM: Peer Mentoring CourseAn interactive, award-winning peer mentoring offer for secondary schools focusing on mental health.
- ROAR Response to mental health in educationEach programme enables education staff to support the different needs of children and young people.
- Difficult or Traumatic EventsSupporting staff in education in meeting the emotional and mental health needs of children, young people, and their families

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Latest training opportunities

09/06/2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Growing Stronger ACEs SKILLED Training Merseyside Youth Association Ltd, Liverpool	Book
09/06/2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Behaviour as Communication	Book
10/06/2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	The Importance of Sleep	Book
10/06/2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am	Managing Challenging Conversations	Book
11/06/2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Understanding and Managing Anxiety	Book

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Members of the Mental Health Support Offer for Liv

Members of the Mental Health Support Offer for Liverpool’s Children & Young People design and deliver an ongoing programme of funded training opportunities.

Underpinned by therapeutic models, this is designed to educate and empower professionals, parents and carers as we strive to improve the knowledge and understanding of mental health among children and young people.

The @MYARAISETeam delivers these bite-size sessions, which can be accessed online and last up to one hour.

Here’s what’s coming up in this month’s programme.

🔗 Follow the link to the training in our bio.

There's a lot of uncertainty in the world right no

There's a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, which can create worry.

Learning outcomes:

✔️Exploring children’s needs through ages and stages

✔️Understanding the impact of trauma

✔️Recognising behaviour changes and understanding

✔️Addressing conversations needed and ways to support

This free training for parents/carers and professionals explores supporting children and young people.

@myaraiseteam

📆 29th May 12-1pm, 2nd June 1-2pm

Book using the training link in our bio.

What happened in Liverpool City Centre last night

What happened in Liverpool City Centre last night (26th May) is deeply saddening. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

Our partners are here to support you and your families with your emotional and mental health needs.

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. It’s ok to reach out and ask for support.

Head to our web page, where you will find helpful tips for improving your mental health and emotional wellbeing.

There’s also a guide to services you can contact if you need to speak to someone who can offer you professional advice.

Link in bio 👉

Working in collaboration with Liverpool Mental Hea

Working in collaboration with Liverpool Mental Health Support partners & young people, the @MYARAISETeam developed ‘TOTEM’, an interactive, award-winning peer mentoring offer for secondary schools.

Find out more & register your school's interest > https://www.liverpoolcamhs.com/workforce-tools/peer-mentoring-course-mental-health-bronze-level/

Growing Stronger Training Opportunities - NEW date

Growing Stronger Training Opportunities - NEW dates 2025-2026. Delivered by MYA RAISE Team

ACE-aware: A one-hour online live session for any adult in Liverpool interested in learning about Growing Stronger and addressing ACEs.

ACE-Skilled: Half-day, face-to-face training at Merseyside Youth Association
introduces ACEs, exploring why they matter and what impact they have.

ACE-Leadership: Full day, face-to-face training for leaders who want to learn more about the Growing Stronger framework and how to implement it into their team or organisation.

Follow the link to Adverse Childhood Experiences from our bio.

📅Dates until March 2026