Mental Health @ DG
At Deptford Green school, we are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff. Our culture is supportive, caring, and respectful. We encourage students to be open and we want each student to have their voice heard. We know that everyone experiences different life challenges, and that each of us may need help to cope with them sometimes. At Deptford Green School, we understand that positive mental health is everybody’s responsibility. We all have a role to play.
The below website (developed with the NHS) is called 'This May Help'. It offers advice for parents and carers around children's mental health. There are videos and downloadable factsheets available on this site.
If you would like to learn about our partner, Place2Be, who are based in our building and provide mental health support to our students, please click on the link on the right-hand side.
Additionally, whether you are a pupil, parent or carer, we are here for you should you require any assistance. Please do not hesitate to email us if you need support.
Ms Stanghon – Deputy Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mental Health Lead; estanghon@deptfordgreen.co.uk
Ms Cameron- Head of Inclusion and Mental Health Lead; ncameron@deptfordgreen.co.uk
Useful Websites if Your Child Needs Additional Support
KOOTH- https://www.kooth.com/one-to-one-support
NHS- https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
DfE guidance- https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2021/09/03/mental-health-resources-for-children-parents-carers-and-school-staff/
Childline- https://www.childline.org.uk/
Samaritans- https://www.samaritans.org/branches/central-london/
Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Lewisham mental health support services - https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/socialcare/health/mental-health/get-help-with-mental-health