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Mindfulness activities

Take a look at our mindfulness activities that you can use to help young people when they are struggling with how they are feeling.

Topic:
Practical tools for support, Mental health in schools
For:
Schools, NHS staff and commissioners, Youth workers

This resource covers:

Activities that can help the young person you are working with to feel grounded and calm in a moment of feeling overwhelmed. You can do these activities together, or share them with the young person to complete on their own.

Breathing and grounding techniques

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Take a look at our other resources that can help young people if they are feeling stressed, angry and overwhelmed.

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