The Mental Health Family Hour on Twitch supports children through lockdown
The episode is part of a new series that will be streamed live on Twitch. Young people, parents and carers can also catch the episodes afterwards on the YouTube playlist. The first hour-long broadcast addresses concerns such as lack of motivation to do work, anxiety and the fear of losing someone to Covid-19. Sam Tyrer, prevention and engagement lead for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, said: “It’s so important for young people to feel comfortable enough to open up and have beneficial conversations around mental health with their parents and teachers. The Mental He...