The MHST is an early intervention and prevention service focusing on mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and common behavioural difficulties. The Kingston and Richmond MHST is a schools-based team of psychological professionals including clinical leads, creative therapists, mental health practitioners and education wellbeing practitioners. We cover all schools in Kingston and Richmond. 

The MHST exists to:

Deliver evidence-based interventions for mild-to-moderate mental health concerns

Support schools to develop a whole school approach to mental health

Work with schools and other services to help children get the right support

The next dates and topics we will be exploring this term:
 
Separation Anxiety
Thursday 16th May, 9.15am at Burlington Infant School (infant hall)
Join us for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat with other parents and the school's MHST art psychotherapist. Together we'll explore and discover strategies to build your child's confidence in facing challenges of separation anxiety.
 
Transition
Thursday 20th June, 9.15am at at Burlington Infant School (infant hall)
Join us for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat with fellow parents and the school's MHST art psychotherapist. Together we'll explore effective ways to help your children cope with the fears and anxieties they may have about transition. It's natural for children to feel anxious about change, and we'll discuss typical symptoms and practical strategies to provide support and guidance during these moments of worry.