Where To Get Support

To get help for your mental health you'll need to talk to someone who can put you in touch with your local children and young people's mental health services. This is usually called a referral.

You could speak to:

• a teacher or school nurse
• a GP
• a youth worker
• a social worker
• a children's doctor (paediatrician)

They may also be able to offer immediate advice and help.

If you're not sure who to speak to, try talking to a trusted adult who can help.

If you're not comfortable talking to someone, it's often possible to refer yourself to local children and young people's mental health services. This is called self-referral. A parent or carer can also refer you.

If you're a parent or a carer, you can speak to a GP or your child's teacher, school nurse or social worker on their behalf to find out how to get help locally.

Speak to a GP

A GP can talk to you, or your parent or carer, about what options are available to you in your area and refer you to your local children and young people's mental health services.

Speak to someone else, such as a teacher or school nurse

There are also other professionals who can help you get help.

Refer yourself (self-referral)

A parent or carer can refer you to children and young people's mental health services. Sometimes you can refer yourself.

Ask when you're likely to get help

It can be helpful to know how long you might have to wait for support

If you're having difficulty getting referred for help

Getting the support you need may not always be straightforward.

If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.