Self help information/guides
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Our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) have launched a brand new podcast to promote positive mental health for children and young people. It is now available on several platforms including Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast will include hints and tips on promoting positive mental health and different ways to get involved with our monthly awareness topics.
Topics include
- How to show yourself self love
- Health and nutrition
- Stress busters
- Loneliness
Mental health and emotional wellbeing apps
Young people accessing our services often recommend mobile apps which have been helpful in supporting their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Read about these apps on our designated webpage.
Lumi Nova: A new digital therapy for children in Lincolnshire
Lumi Nova, a new digital therapeutic game for children aged 7-12 who are struggling with worries, fears or anxiety has been made available to families in Lincolnshire.
Lumi Nova combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with responsible, age-appropriate mobile gaming to provide early intervention, therapeutic support for childhood anxiety. Lumi Nova is:
- Instantly accessible via tablet or mobile device
- Designed for children aged 7-12 years
- Suitable for mild to moderate anxiety
- Provides Exposure Therapy and Psychoeducation (CBT)
- Safe and secure
- Recommended by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
What is Lumi Nova?
Co-designed with children, parents, NHS clinicians, and mental health experts, Lumi Nova helps children build resilience and learn lifelong skills through a self-guided, inclusive and fun experience.
Children and young people (CYP) are supported to understand their mental health and wellbeing through the application, which encourages gradual psychological exposure to feared situations, helping users learn to cope with the fear and anxiety they experience.
Upon signing up to Lumi Nova, CYP are invited to create customisable avatars that are gender-neutral and representative of various ethnicities, faiths and disabilities, promoting inclusivity and reducing stigma.
It is recommended to be used for at least six weeks, ideally for 2 to 3 times a week.
Recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), it is already used successfully in many areas across the UK. Families and professionals in Lincolnshire can access Lumi Nova without the need for a prescription or referral.
Find out more about how Lumi Nova could support your family. The Lumi Nova app is available on Android and iOS.
Young Minds Charity webpage
Kooth Online Support Service webpage
Epic Friends - helping you help your friends webpage
