CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services)
Who are you?
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I'm a young person
Growing up isn't always easy and everyone has problems from time to time.
It's good to talk...
Sometimes all you need is to share how you feel with someone you can trust. Is there anyone you can talk to about how you are feeling?
Maybe:
Your family members or friends.
People at school – teachers, school counsellors, friends?
People outside of school – sports coach, dance instructor, club leader, someone from within your faith community?
Self-help
There are also plenty of ways you can help yourself to feel better at home. Finding ways to relax and unwind such as listening to music, or writing down your thoughts and feelings.
We're an NHS child and adolescent mental health service working across Bury, Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop.
Our team of professionals can meet with you to talk about how you are feeling and the problems you are struggling with.
If you feel that you need help from us, talk to a teacher or your GP who can help to get you an appointment.
Visit our services page, or click the borough where you live further down this page, to find out more.
Confidentiality
We are very keen to keep what you say confidential however there is always a limit to confidentiality. If we are concerned about your safety or the safety of others we have a responsibility to break confidentiality. In situations when we need to share information with others we would discuss this with you and explain the reasons.
I'm a parent or carer
Make time to listen.
Many children and young people experience emotional and behavioural problems from time to time. They may be stressed about exams, friendship problems, confused about body changes or anxious about the future. They may experience worries and sadness. There is lots of advice and information online about how to help.
If you are worried about your child, you can get excellent advice and support from YoungMinds. They have a free helpline (0808 802 5544) staffed Monday to Friday. You can also find information on the YoungMinds website.
You can also get lots of information about how you can help using Mind-Ed. Mind-Ed is an online e-portal offering free, simple advice to help adults identify, understand and support children and young people with mental health issues. Sections on 'talking to children' and 'is your child depressed?' maybe particularly helpful for parents.
There is a difference between feeling worried and anxious from time to time and a serious emotional health problem. If your child's difficulties are not improving over time, or if the problems are having a significant impact on them, it may be time to get more professional help.
Your GP can discuss your concerns with you and direct you to local support, such as a parenting support group.
Any professional working with children and young people can also help. If your child's problems seem centred around the school then approaching a teacher or care at school would be the best place to start.
If your child has more significant problems or if the problems not getting better, then a referral to specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) may be the next step.
Visit our services page, or click the borough where you live further down this page, to find out more.
What is CAMHS?
CAMHS are NHS mental health services that focus on the needs of children and young people with more significant mental health problems.
We are a diverse team, which includes psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, mental health practitioners, cognitive behavioural therapists, family therapists and counsellors. More information can be found onthe NHS website.
If your child has self-harmed or has expressed suicidal thoughts, seek immediate support from A&E and make an emergency appointment with your GP.
I work with
young people
Many adults working with children and young people will find themselves supporting a child with emotional or behavioural problems in the course of their work.
Many children with mental health or emotional difficulties will confide in someone they already know and trust. Therefore, you are likely to be the first person for some young people to talk to.
How To Help
Ourresource section contains lots of helpful links to provide you with the experiences, advice and support you need.
Need more help?
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting the wider system to help children & young people access the most appropriate service for their needs. Please contact your local CAMHS.
What is CAMHS?
CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services) are NHS mental health services that focus on the needs of children and young people with more significant mental health problems. They are diverse teams that include psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, mental health practitioners, CBT therapists family therapists and counsellors.
To discuss making a referral, please contact your local team.
Where do you live?
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Bury
Your services in Bury:
Bury CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service)
