This unit of work explores self-esteem, different approaches to managing feelings, and mental health. Our aim is to assist young people in the development of emotional resilience.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing for Parents & Carers
Emotional Health and Wellbeing creates the foundations for healthy behaviours and educational attainment.
Helpful Contact Details
Local
- Rotherham Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) – CAMHS Duty team (Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm) can be contacted on 01709 304808. For out-of-hours emergencies, access to CAMHS is via A&E. Please note the services are shut on public bank holidays but the out-of-hours service continues to operate.
- www.mymindmatters.org.uk
- Support can be accessed at: Maltby Linx Youth Club, Eric Manns, Stepping Stones Children’s Centre.
National
- Childline Telephone free on 0800 1111 or visit the websitewww.childline.org.uk
- Winston’s Wish Telephone 08452 03 04 05www.winstonswish.org.uk
Overall Support
Young Minds
A free telephone help line for parents & carers and /or opportunity to contact via e-mail address. Pages giving information and advice relating to a large variety of common mental health and behavioural concerns. Information about mental health services available to support children and young people.
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Time to Change
Mental health problems are common – but nearly nine out of ten people who experience them say they face stigma and discrimination as a result. This can be even worse than the symptoms themselves. Time to Change is England’s biggest programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination.
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NHS Moodzone
This site deals with feelings, mood and common life problems that are not clinical diagnoses. If you want to talk to someone right away, the mental health helpline page has a list of organisations you can call for immediate assistance.
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My Mind Matters
Are you sad, angry or worried?
Has something bad happened and you don’t know who to turn to?
Unable to cope with life’s pressures?
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Supporting someone through a crisis
Are you currently in a crisis or know someone who is?
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Mental Health Foundation
Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
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Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Tel: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
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Action for Children
Information & support for families by providing advice, support links and parenting programmes.
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Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Tel: 0300 5000 927 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4pm)
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Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
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SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Tel: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30-10.30pm)
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Headspace
Step-by-step guides to meditation and relaxation. Can tailored to each person to suit them.
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NHS – Talking to Your Teenager
Getting teenagers to talk openly about what’s bothering them can be hard. Follow these tips to help get them talking to you about their worries.
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Beyond Blue
Are you concerned about a young person and not sure what to say? Do you worry that you might make things worse? Want to help them but not sure how?
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TEEN MENTAL HEALTH – A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Your child’s teenage years are an exciting time, but they can be tricky too. With hormones going wild and bigger pressures at school, challenging mood swings are par for the course. With mental ill-health on the rise though, you’ll want to keep watch on whether their moods are normal, or if they need a bit of help.
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Support with Anxiety and Stress
Exam Stress
Tips on how to deal with feelings of stress and anxiety which may arise during examination periods
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Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Tel: 03444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm)
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No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and OCD. Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD.
Tel: 0844 967 4848 (Daily, 10am-10pm)
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Support with Eating Disorders
South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association
Support and information for the carers of young people with eating disorders, including appointments for assessments and resources for those over 16yrs. B-eat’s helpline on 0845 634 1414 (adult helpline) or 0845 634 7650 (under 18’s helpline)
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Young Minds
A charity providing information & support for parents and professionals who are supporting a young person living with mental health problems.
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NHS Information
General information about eating disorders. Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
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Support with Bipolar Disorder
Support with OCD
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and OCD. Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD.
Tel: 0844 967 4848 (Daily, 10am-10pm)
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OCD Action
Support for people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Includes information on treatment and online resources.
Tel: 0845 390 6232 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm)
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OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Tel: 0845 120 3778 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
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Support with Depression
Depression Alliance
Charity for sufferers of depression. Has a network of self-help groups.
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Support with Suicide
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society.
Tel: 0800 068 4141 (Mon-Fri,10am-5pm & 7-10pm. Weekends 2-5pm)
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