Leaflets and booklets

ADHD

Anxiety/Stress

Autism

Bereavement

Bipolar Disorder

Bullying

Child Protection

Children's Rights

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Substance misuse

Suicide

Tourette Syndrome

Trauma

 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)                                                                          

ADHD in the Classroom - Information for Teachers

Published by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.

Information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for Parents and Carers

This leaflet is published by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network).

Talking about ADHD

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people with ADHD and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

Anxiety/Stress                                                                                                                               

r u worried? a guide to what you can do when you’re feeling worried

From a series of booklets aimed at 8-12 year-olds. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Talking about Anxiety Disorders

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people with anxiety disorders and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

Talking about Panic Attacks

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people who have panic attacks and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

Talking about Stress

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people with stress and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

Autism & Asperger Syndrome                                                                                                       

Autistic Spectrum Disorders - Booklet for Parents and Carers

This booklet is based on a guideline issued to all NHS staff. Published by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network).

Autistic Spectrum Disorders - Booklet for Young People

This booklet is based on a guideline issued to all NHS staff. Published by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network).

Information for Parents - Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and Related Conditions

This booklet was developed by the Early Support programme in partnership with the National Autistic Society and TreeHouse.

Information for Parents and Carers with a Child or Young Person Recently Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

This booklet has been developed by NHS Education for Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.

Tricky Moments - hints and tips for managing your child’s challenging behaviour (2012)

This booklet is aimed at parents, and contains practical tips and strategies for managing challenging behaviour from children who have a learning disability and/or autism. However many of the suggestions will be helpful to all parents, whether their child has a disability or not.

Understanding and Managing Behaviour Problems in Children and Young People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders - Information for Families

Published by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.

Bereavement                                                                                                                                  

Help is at Hand - A Resource for People Bereaved by Suicide and Other Sudden, Traumatic Death

This booklet contains a few pages relating to children and young people. Published by the Department of Health.

Talking about Bereavement

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people experiencing bereavement and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

when someone dies... how to cope when someone dear to you is gone

This leaflet, which deals with issues around bereavement, is only to be used with one-to-one support of children experiencing loss. Available on request from Health Scotland (www.healthscotland.com).

Bipolar Disorder                                                                                                                             

Talking about Bipolar Affective Disorder

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people with bipolar affective disorders and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

Bullying                                                                                                                                           

Bullying... You can make a difference - A practical guide for parents and carers (2008)

This booklet is designed to help parents and carers, by giving them the practical skills and confidence to support children, and deal with bullying behaviour if it arises. Produced by Respectme, Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service.

Confident Happy Children - Advice for Parents and Carers of Primary School Children on Bullying

Booklet published by the Scottish Government.

Cyberbullying...Are You Switched On?

This leaflet from Respectme (Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service) will guide you through an introduction of commonly used technology, how you can discuss responsible use with children and young people and what you can do if a child or young person is being bullied or is bullying others.

Fresh

Anti-bullying information leaflet for primary-age children. Published by the Scottish Government.

Fresher

Anti-bullying information for young people in secondary school. Published by the Scottish Government.

Good To Know - Advice for Parents and Carers of Teenagers on Bullying

Booklet published by the Scottish Government.

Let's Stop Bullying - Advice for Children and Young People

This leaflet is aimed at providing information relevant to school pupils between the ages of 10 and 13 (P6 – S2). It has been prepared by the Anti-Bullying Network (ABN), in collaboration with the Scottish Executive. It contains information for pupils who are being bullied or who want to help others.

Let's Stop Bullying - Advice for Parents and Families

This leaflet is aimed at providing information relevant to families that are worried about bullying in school. It has been prepared by the Anti-Bullying Network (ABN), in collaboration with the Scottish Executive.

Let's Stop Bullying - Advice for Young people

This leaflet is aimed at providing information relevant to school students between the ages of 14 and 18 (S3 – S6). It has been prepared by the Anti-Bullying Network (ABN), in collaboration with the Scottish Executive. It contains information for pupils who are being bullied or who want to help others.

Pointers for Parents

This leaflet gives advice for parents about bullying, from Respectme, Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service.

Child Protection                                                                                                                              

A Guide to Child Protection

This Guide is for young people. Produced by the Fife Child Protection Committee.

A Guide to Fife Child Protection Committee

Produced by the Fife Child Protection Committee.

A Practitioners and Managers Guide to Information Sharing

Produced by the Fife Child Protection Committee.

Child Protection Case Conferences: Information for Practitioners

Produced by the Fife Child Protection Committee.

Family Protection Unit: Talk to Someone Who Understands

In May 2006, following a review of its Community Protection functions, Fife Constabulary merged its existing Child Protection and Domestic Abuse units to form the Family Protection Unit. This leaflet is about the family protection unit.

Fife Child Protection Committee: Agency Guidance for All Practitioners Working with Hostile and/or Uncooperative Families

This guidance has been produced by Fife Child Protection Committee. It aims to assist practitioners working with hostile and/or uncooperative parents or carers, especially when there are child protection concerns and where a child may be subject to child protection registration.

Local Child Protection Groups in Fife: How Can your Local Child Protection Group Help You?

Published by the Fife Child Protection Committee.

Multi-agency Access to the Fife Child Protection Register - Information for Practitioners

Published by the Fife Child Protection Committee.

Protecting Children and Young People: What You Can Do to Help if You are Worried About a Child or Young Person

Published by the Scottish Government.

Safe from Harm, Care and Welfare - A Quick Guide for Adults

Information and advice on what to do and who to contact if a child is being harmed. Published by Fife Council.

Safe from Harm, Care and Welfare - A Quick Guide for Young People

Information and advice for Young People who may be or know someone who is being harmed. Published by Fife Council.

Safe from Harm: A Guide for Children

Information and advice for Children who may be or know someone who is being harmed. Published by Fife Council.

Children's Rights                                                                                                                            

are we there yet? a report for under 12s about children's rights in Scotland (2008)

This booklet is for children, and is all about what’s been happening in Scotland to keep the promises made in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Published by the Scottish Government.

Confidentiality: Your Rights - A Guide for Children and Young People Under 16

Produced by Health Rights Information Scotland, a project of Consumer Focus Scotland, for the Scottish Government Health Directorates.

Consent: Your Rights - A Guide for Children and Young People Under 16

Produced by Health Rights Information Scotland, a project of Consumer Focus Scotland, for the Scottish Government Health Directorates.

Have Your Say! Your Right to be Heard: A Guide for Young People

Produced by Health Rights Information Scotland, a project of Consumer Focus Scotland, for the Scottish Government Health Directorates.

Information sharing leaflets for children and parents

Produced by the Children in Fife Group to explain why children's services want to share information about children, what information will be shared, and with whom.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - A Guide for Children and Young People

This booklet is for people under the age of 18.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Explained (2008)

This booklet is all about what’s been happening in Scotland to keep the promises made to children in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Published by the Scottish Government.

What can I do at my age? (March 2009)

Produced by the Scottish Government and cl@n childlaw.

Depression                                                                                                                                     

r u sad? a guide to what you can do when you’re sad

From a series of booklets aimed at 8-12 year-olds. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Talking about Depression

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people with depression and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

Divorce/Separation                                                                                                                       

family break-ups - a guide to how to cope when parents split up

From a series of booklets aimed at 8-12 year-olds. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Domestic Abuse                                                                                                                             

Domestic Abuse: There is No Excuse

This leaflet provides information and sources of help and support to victims of domestic abuse. Published by the Scottish Government.

Dyslexia                                                                                                                                          

Leaflets from Dyslexia Scotland (www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/links-and-resources)

Dyslexia Scotland has produced leaflets for parents and teachers, which are available on their website.

Dyspraxia                                                                                                                                       

Leaflets from the Dyspraxia Foundation (http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/downloads/downloads.php)

The Dyspraxia Foundation has produced leaflets on various aspects of dyspraxia, which are available to download from their website.

Eating Disorders                                                                                                                             

Managing Mealtimes When Your Child has an Eating Disorder - Information for Families

Published by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.

Talking about Eating Disorders

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people with eating disorders and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

General                                                                                                                                           

21st Century MANual

Magazine-style booklet aimed at young men, covering issues around mental and physical wellbeing, from diet to controlling anger. Published by Health Scotland.

Cool Heads, Stress Central

Booklet for young people aged 12 to 16, on a range of mental health issues. Published by the Health Education Board for Scotland.

Head Kit - Tools for Health Minds in Healthy Bodies

Booklet for young people aged 16 to 18, on a range of mental health issues. Published by the Health Education Board for Scotland.

r u ok?

A supporting guide for parents, carers, teachers, play workers and others working with 8–12 year-olds and wishing to use Health Scotland’s "r u ok?" range of five leaflets. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Tricky Moments - hints and tips for managing your child’s challenging behaviour (2012)

This booklet is aimed at parents, and contains practical tips and strategies for managing challenging behaviour from children who have a learning disability and/or autism. However many of the suggestions will be helpful to all parents, whether their child has a disability or not.

Whatever Life Brings: Understanding Your Child’s Mental Health

This booklet outlines for parents and carers the things that keep children and young people in good mental health and suggests what can help when children are troubled. Published by the Mental Health Foundation.

Looked After Children and Young People                                                                                      

Looked after children & young people: working together to improve outcomes (2008)

This advice leaflet is for teachers and other professionals concerned with the educational development of pupils who are looked after by local authorities in Scotland.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)                                                                                          

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - Information for Teachers (2007)

This information sheet explains about how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect the pupil in school. There are also suggestions for how teachers can best support a pupil with OCD in school. Published by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.

Phobia                                                                                                                                             

Talking about phobias (2007)

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people who have a personality disorder and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

Psychosis                                                                                                                                        

Talking about schizophrenia (2005)

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people with schizophrenia and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

Self-harm                                                                                                                                       

Talking about self-harm (2009)

This booklet reflects many discussions, suggestions and comments made by health professionals, professional bodies, lay and voluntary organisations, people who self-harm and their friends and family. Published by Health Scotland.

The truth about self-harm: for young people and their friends and families (2006)

This booklet by the Camelot Foundation and the Mental Health Foundation is for anyone who wants to understand self-harm among young people - why it happens, how to deal with it, and how to recover from what can be become a very destructive cycle.

Social Work                                                                                                                                    

Social Work Services in Fife for Children, Young People and their Families (2007, to be reviewed 2009)

Leaflet published by Fife Council.

Substance misuse                                                                                                                          

Alcohol: What Every Parent Should Know (2007)

Published by Health Scotland.

Cannabis - Know the Score

Published by the Scottish Government.

Cocaine and Crack Cocaine - Know the Score

Published by the Scottish Government.

Crack - Know the Score

Published by the Scottish Government.

Drugs: What Every Parent Should Know (2008)

Published by Health Scotland.

Fags ‘n’ Hash - The Essential Guide to Cutting Down the Risks of Using Tobacco and Cannabis (2005)

Published by Health Scotland.

Frank: all about drugs - does your child know more than you? (2006)

Published by Talk to Frank which is an independent government-funded website providing information on drugs.

Know the Score - Directory of Services (November 2003)

Published by the Scottish Government.

These are pocket guides from Know the Score, www.knowthescore.info

 

Cannabis

Cocaine

Crack

Ecstacy

GBH

Heroin

Ketamine

Methylamphetamine

Solvents

Speed

 

Volatile Substance Abuse - Know the Score (2003)

Published by the Scottish Government.

Suicide                                                                                                                                             

The Art of Conversation: A guide to talking, listening and reducing stigma surrounding suicide (2012)

This booklet has information about the myths and facts around suicide, how to spot the signs, how to help, how to talk and how to listen. It also has details of suicide prevention training and a list of resources. Published by NHS Health Scotland.

Tourette Syndrome                                                                                                                        

These leaflets cover many aspects of Tourette Syndrome. Published by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.

 

For Teachers:

ADHD in the classroom

Managing tics in the classroom

Tourette syndrome and bullying at school

 

For young people and families:

An introduction to Tourette syndrome

Non-medical treatments for Tourette syndrome

Tourette syndrome and ADHD

Tourette syndrome and anger management

Tourette syndrome and depression

Tourette syndrome and explaining to other people

Tourette syndrome and learning

Tourette syndrome and the future

Tourette syndrome and tic management

Tourette syndrome and treatment with medicines

Trauma                                                                                                                                           

Coping with trauma

Published by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust.

 

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