A message to parent carers this Children’s Mental Health Week

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week and Lynne Morrison, Autonomie Chief Officer has this message for parents raising a child or young person with additional needs:

“As a parent or carer, when you look after yourself you are looking after your child or young person too.

“Being a parent carer in this climate can be extra challenging. The Covid pandemic has meant having to continually adapt to new ways of living and learning, and there is nothing more difficult than seeing your child or young person struggle. But every day you keep going and doing your best, often without recognition. You should be proud of yourself.”

Visit the hashtag #childrensmentalhealthweek2022 on social media for tips and resources