Charity creates mental health support packs for schools

Summarised from BBC Hereford And Worcester's report · Updated 4 Nov, 06:45 · Archive

A charity founded after a man's death is providing mental health support packs to primary schools.

Amy Watson, a 30-year-old from Honeybourne, Worcestershire, founded the Joe Phipps Foundation in memory of her partner Joe Phipps, a 23-year-old mechanic from Stratford-upon-Avon who died in March 2024. When Watson's children tried to come to terms with his death, she realised there was a lack of support available for teachers, parents and carers helping primary school-age children with their emotions.

Watson has since created mental health packs for primary schools to distribute to children. The packs are designed to help children understand and manage their feelings, rather than specifically targeting those with mental health disorders. Watson's eldest son, who was 11 at the time of Phipps' death and has autism and ADHD, was particularly affected. Watson said the foundation aims to encourage children struggling with their emotions to talk about their feelings and access support.

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• Charity creates mental health packs for schoolsAmy Watson is offering support through a charity she set up after the death of her partner Joe Phipps.BBC Hereford And Worcester · 4 Nov, 06:12

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