CAMHS Mental Health Support Team

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the  CAMHS Mental Health Support Team.

 

Patient information packs

Self-soothing Resources for children

 

Patient information

Autism in Pink - Autism in Women and Girls 

Autism may be more common in men than women, however it still affects women and girls.  This film shares experiences and research on autism (including Asperger syndrome) in women.

 

Defusing Techniques (Get Self Help UK)

'Defusing' involves seeing thoughts and feelings for what they are (e.g. streams of words or passing sensations), not what they say they are (dangers or facts).

 

Gingerbread Charity - Single parents, equal families

Gingerbread is  the leading national charity working with single parent families. They provide expert advice, practical support and campaign for single mums and dads.

 

Go Noodle Flow Playlist for Children

A relaxation playlist from Go Noodle for children.

 

How to make a self-soothe box

A self-soothe box can help to ground and relax us when we feel symptoms of anxiety or panic.

 

Imagery for Self Help (Get Self Help UK)

Imagery techniques and visualisation has long been used by most if not all cultures of the world, ancient and modern, and by most therapeutic approaches.

 

Pig of Happiness

An original animated film by Edward Monkton. Watching it is likely to make you a happier person. Sharing it with your friends is likely to make them happier too. So spread the love & press play.

 

Self-care Relaxation Techniques

These relaxation techniques from the Anna Freud Centre can help you to calm down.

 

Square Breathing for Kids

Video aimed at children to talk through square breathing.

 

Stress Scale Thermometer for children and young people

Sometimes we can feel angry, stressed or out of control.  This stress scale is for you to print out and use.  It can help you to think about what makes you stressed, how stressed you can feel and how to manage your stress levels.

 

Support Line - Anger Management

Offers confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email, post and online resources.

 

What is Anorexia?

A group of young people talk openly and honestly about anorexia and their experiences of it, with the aim of helping others understand how they can start to get better.

 

Young Minds - Helping Your Child with Anxiety

Young Minds provide parents with information and advice for supporting your anxious child.