Information Leaflets
Supporting children's mental health means looking at lots of different areas of their development. At Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health we focus on children's foundations, these leaflets help you to build and underpin those foundations to support their long-term health and well-being.
There is also information on anxiety, self-harm and other useful tools - we recommend downloading the documents and email us or give us a call with any questions.
![Empathic responses](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_723eb95993684cd5b0336af6005dc7c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_723eb95993684cd5b0336af6005dc7c6~mv2.jpg)
Responses that keep the door of communication open and fuel connection and validation.
![Strengths and values based self-esteem](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_de61eb6ec3b24499a302fa029671a362~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_de61eb6ec3b24499a302fa029671a362~mv2.jpg)
How to build authentic self-esteem in children.
![Responding to children's questions about death](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_81e2aeed03dd4a6d8d88315d67e474e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_81e2aeed03dd4a6d8d88315d67e474e1~mv2.jpg)
Advice that facilitates a safe space for children.
![Understanding Anxiety](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_7b1c57b6742f46e2bda9b110ca2a32ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_7b1c57b6742f46e2bda9b110ca2a32ba~mv2.jpg)
Simple tips for adults in contact with children.
![Self-harm Support for Parents and Carers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_ed013aa9b6954e3f874d1d5f49c02489~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_ed013aa9b6954e3f874d1d5f49c02489~mv2.jpg)
A download to give practical ideas and strategies on keeping a child in crisis safe.
![Empathic Responses](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_21717b401fab459b8f1fcc92ba6aa370~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_21717b401fab459b8f1fcc92ba6aa370~mv2.jpg)
Language to fuel connection and support emotional development.
![Summary of an Amygdala Hijack](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_2cc546ac91714b788110155764fe4893~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_2cc546ac91714b788110155764fe4893~mv2.jpg)
Why does your child' flip their lid'? Find out more about the brain during this time.
![Sleep Struggles](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_568e3d8e7d3041fe92500739e8f56c68~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_568e3d8e7d3041fe92500739e8f56c68~mv2.jpg)
A useful download to help give parents ideas on how to support a child struggling with sleep.
![Responding to behaviour](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c72ecf_74ae38214c054f919c99e7d88569c64f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_147,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/c72ecf_74ae38214c054f919c99e7d88569c64f~mv2.jpg)
A quick read book by Bridge the Gap to support you in responding to your child's behaviour.