Getting support from mental health services
A guide for parents and carers to accessing mental health services to support children and young people.
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This resource is designed to help parents and carers understand how to access mental health services to support children and young people.
It contains practical information to help understand the kinds of help available, as well as guidance on how to access support.
This includes guidance on seeking support from a GP and CAMHS, as well as early intervention services and advocacy and legal support.
Mental health leads and staff may wish to use this resource to signpost parents and carers to relevant services and support in your local area.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by mental health leads working with students aged 5 to 19.
- use by staff working in primary schools, secondary schools, colleges (sixth form and FE) and special schools.
Learning outcomes
This resource addresses the following learning outcomes:
- Support or signpost relevant evidence-based resources for parents, families and carers so they can develop skills and strategies to support both their child and themselves.
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