The Mental Health Widgit Symbols Flashcards set is a collection of visual communication symbols designed to help individuals express their emotions, thoughts, and mental health needs. Using Widgit’s accessible symbol-based language, this resource provides a simple and effective way for children, non-verbal individuals, and those with learning difficulties to engage with mental health topics.
What’s Inside?
- Emotion Symbols – Clear visual representations of different feelings, such as happy, sad, anxious, or overwhelmed.
- Coping Strategy Symbols – Images showing practical ways to manage emotions, like deep breathing, talking to someone, or using a calming activity.
- Self-Care Symbols – Visual reminders of healthy habits, including eating well, resting, and taking breaks.
- Support and Communication Symbols – Widgit symbols for asking for help, discussing emotions, and recognising when extra support is needed.
Who Can Use This Resource?
This resource is ideal for teachers, therapists, parents, and caregivers working with individuals who benefit from visual aids, including those with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or anxiety. The symbols flashcards can be used in schools, therapy sessions, social-emotional learning activities, and home environments to support mental wellbeing and encourage open communication.
By providing a clear, structured, and inclusive way to engage with mental health, Mental Health Widgit Symbols Flashcards help individuals build self-awareness, develop coping skills, and express their emotions with confidence.
