This will help the GP get a better idea of the support you need. Speaking to a GP about your mental health can seem scary, but they are there to listen to you and help you. They may also be able to offer immediate advice and help. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Royal Mail and The Prince’s Trust to create toolkits to help young people get writing. Writing things down has a positive effect on wellbeing.

Free Hotlines and Emergency Resources

Additional information and support may be accessed through local organisations and services. We cannot provide families with ongoing support, as we are a one-off service. YoungMinds provides online information and advice for young people. Over chat, we can direct you to resources and services that might be able to help you. If you are a professional looking for information about supporting the young people you work with, see our resources for professionals. Our advisers are trained and experienced in supporting carers as well as parents.

Hospital or emergency department in urgent situations

Children and young people may not have the language or ability to communicate how they feel. There are lots of factors that might make it difficult for a child or young person to ask for help. Children may come to you directly with worries about their mental health and wellbeing. Studies show that there is a strong association between social isolation and anxiety and depression in children.16 Young carers are more likely to experience mental health problems than peers who don’t have caring responsibilities.13 Children in care may also have experienced abuse or neglect, which increases the likelihood of developing mental health issues.12

They’ll help you and listen to how you’re feeling. If you’re worried, follow our advice on how to get help. Remember – everyone is different, and these signs might not be related to a mental health problem.

• Learn more about how your organisation can partner with Place2Be and support children and young people across the UK.
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• Over the phone, we can provide detailed information and advice about your child or young person’s mental health.

Our approach to children’s and young people’s mental health is to intervene early to prevent life-long mental health issues. Of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14 Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. Developing strong, healthy social relationships provides https://amshq.org/blog/uncategorized/2022-11-04-6-ways-to-support-early-childhood-mental-health/ a support system for your child’s mental and emotional development. Join our fight for children and young people’s mental health.

If you’re concerned that a child may be struggling, don’t wait for them to come to you. Stressful or traumatic situations and experiences, such as bereavement or sudden changes in environment, can trigger mental health issues. These factors and experiences mean they are more likely than their heterosexual and cisgender peers to experience a range of mental health problems.10,11