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Going into hospital for your mental health – for 11-18 year olds
Information and resources to support you if you're going into hospital for your mental health.
Information to support you
Going into hospital can be a scary experience. But sometimes it's the best way to get the treatment and support you need.
Whether you're going into hospital as an informal patient or you're sectioned, it's important to know that you're not alone.
We're here to provide information and resources to support you.
Informal patients
A guide for young people that explains what happens when you go into hospital as an informal patient.
Being sectioned
A guide for young people that explains what happens when you're sectioned.
Your rights in hospital
Information on what rights you have in hospital as an informal patient or when you're sectioned.
Treatment and support glossary
Explains words and phrases that you may hear when getting treatment and support for your mental health.
“Without the support and help from the team, I really don't think I'd have overcome my problems. Hospital is a really scary prospect but it was nowhere near as bad or as scary as I thought.”
