How to get help and support – for young people

Finding support

Information about the different places you can go for help when you need support for how you're feeling.

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Opening up to friends and family

A guide on talking to friends and family about how you're feeling and what to do if they don't understand.

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Talking to your doctor

A guide on talking to your doctor about how you're feeling and tips on how to get the most out of your appointment.

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Understanding diagnosis

A guide to understanding a mental health diagnosis and how it may affect you.

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Understanding CAMHS

Information about CAMHS, how to access them and what to expect.

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Moving to adult services

A guide on what to expect when moving from child to adult mental health services, and what to do if things don't go the way they should.

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Understanding confidentiality

A guide that explains how and when information about your mental health is kept private.

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Treatment and support glossary

Explains words and phrases that you may hear when getting treatment and support for your mental health.

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Going into hospital as a voluntary patient

A guide that explains what happens and what your rights are when you go into hospital as a voluntary patient.

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Being sectioned

A guide that explains what happens and what your rights are when you're sectioned.

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Looking after yourself in hospital

Tips on how to look after yourself when you’re in hospital for your mental health.

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Useful contacts

If you need more support, there are a number of organisations you can contact.

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