The Public health 5-19 service is here to support and enhance your schools provision in promoting and nurturing positive mental health in children and young people.

Children and young people can face many uncertainties, difficulties and problems whilst navigating their way through childhood. Helping them to cope and build resilience is key to enabling them to thrive and achieve. 

Here you can find lots of advice, guidance and support related to children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing.

In addition, if you require more specific or targeted support please book an e-School Nurse Appointment for a video consultation

Digital wellbeing

Young people in Cumbria are telling us that using digital media on a daily basis is also having a negative impact on their emotional health and wellbeing. The links below aim to support school staff keep children safe when using the internet and also on how they can teach children how to be safe on the net.

Risk taking behaviours