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Need support with poor mental health?
Here are some resources that may help:
Young people and Self harm
Information and advice for young people and their parents and carers
Levels of self-harm continues to rise amongst our young people and though a taboo subject for many, which adds to stigma and feelings of shame, we need to understand and talk about it more if we are going to find a way to support those affected, provide support at the earliest opportunity, and reduce the incidence of self-harm.
The difficulty of understanding why someone may hurt themselves and fear of making things worse can stop us engaging with this difficult issue at all.
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care has produced information resources for young people and their parents and carers which explain why people may self-harm, how to talk about it and strategies to help young people manage their emotions before they reach a crisis, while highlighting sources of help.
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/self-help-suicide-and-self-harm
Where to get help and support
Help is available and no young person should ever suffer alone.
We know that some young people and families may need some help.
Here is a list of ideas to help with your wellbeing and organisations who can offer advice, support, or help at this time:
Rapid Response Team
If a child or young person you care for is having suicidal thoughts or ideations you should call this number to be put through to someone urgently: 0161 701 8880
Mental Health and Wellbeing
If your child tells you they are struggling with their mental health or if you suspect this, you should always contact your GP for support and advice.
NHS Mental Health Services
Services from other organisations are available by website or phone/text
Supporting Parents Helpfinder (Young Minds)
Young Minds have created a useful ‘Supporting Parents Helpfinder’. By answering six questions, parents can find out how to support their child’s mental health during the pandemic (and beyond). Find the help finder here:
https://youngminds.org.uk/supporting-parents-helpfinder
When emotions explode (Young Minds)
Young Minds have also created a useful poster highlighting ways to give support to children when they have angry feelings or outbursts and may help families start a conversation and talk about each other’s feelings.
Download the poster here:
https://youngminds.org.uk/media/4291/when-emotions-explode-poster.pdf
Kooth – online emotional and mental health support ages 11-18 https://www.kooth.com/
kooth.com/urgent-support for a crisis service
Samaritans
116 123
Barnardos
Family support with lockdown and Covid 19 stresses
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/c19
Barnardos Boloh – Helpline and webchat for 11+ for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority children and young people
0800 1512605
https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk
Shout – for anyone in crisis at anytime
Text 85258
Mood Swings
36 New Mount St, Manchester M4 4DE. Helpline staffed from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday – 0161 832 37 36. Online and Skype support – contact them on info@moodswings.org.uk or https://www.facebook.com/Moodswings-289363603529/
Anna Freud Centre resources
For adoptive parents, special guardians and foster parents
https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/adoptive-parents-special-guardians-and-foster-carers
For parents and carers
https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/resources
Youth Wellbeing Directory – find the right service for your need by location, service name or keyword
https://www.annafreud.org/youth-wellbeing-directory
Apps with self help strategies reviewed by Anna Freud Centre, including self-harm reduction strategies
Safeguarding
Childline – online and on the phone
https://www.childline.org.uk/kids
0800 1111
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