Anxiety and emotional wellbeing
It’s normal for children and young people to face emotional challenges, and their mental health is as important as their general physical health and wellbeing.
If your child is struggling with anxiety, stress, or feeling disconnected, it’s important to address the issue early and access the right support. Learn more about how to help your child feel supported at school by visiting Parent Club.
If you have any specific concerns, please contact your child’s school directly.
Useful links
- Emotional wellbeing for children and young people
- Mental health information for parents and carers in Fife
- Mental health information for young people in Fife
- Our Minds Matter - Mental Health Information for Young People in Fife - Wakelet
Child and Teen behaviour
Parent Club has lots of tried and tested tips and expert advice online to help parents and carers understand and support their child or teen. Visit the Parent Club - Behaviour page.
Supporting your teen's mental health
From exam stress to social media, peer pressure to worries about the future, your teen probably has a lot on their plate. But if they're struggling, your family isn't alone. There is support out there for them, and for you. On Parent Club, you can find out more about the different issues that can affect young people. There's advice on what you can do, and where you can get help.
Visit the Parent Club - Supporting your teen’s mental health page.
Friends and relationships
As your child grows up, their friends become more and more important to them. They may start caring more about what they think than what you think. But they still need your support. Parent Club has advice to help you support your teen through the changes of friendships and relationships at this age.
Visit the Parent Club - Family, Friends, and Relationships page.
Useful local links for families and young people
- Aye Feel (part of Young Scot)
- Young Minds Charity
- Mood Cafe (Fife specific supports)
- Access Therapies Fife
- Childline Toolbox
- NHS Inform Anxiety self-help guide
Related publications
Child Protection & Safeguarding Information for Parents/Carers leaflet
