Are you a young person looking for help?
It’s really important to get the right support to help you cope with the difficulties you are facing.
a safe space
Understanding
Self-harm
Are you caring for, or working with young people?
Guidance on Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention for Parents/Carers, Schools, Colleges, GPs and Youth Services.
Experiencing difficulties with mental health is common. Being a young person is hard & we know how much pressure is felt due to…
…and much more! Over time this can impact on young people’s emotional health and wellbeing. This is a safe space to explore difficulties and learn helpful ways of coping.
It’s likely that the reason you are reading this is because a child or young person you care for is experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
The most recent Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2023 Survey shows that…
around
20.3%
of children and young people aged aged 8-25 were identified as having a probable mental disorder in 2023.
This includes:
8 – 16
year olds
20.3%
17 – 19
year olds
23.3%
20 – 25
year olds
21.7%
Rates rose sharply between 2017 and 2020, and have remained at similar levels since 2022. [england.nhs.uk], [digital.nhs.uk]
Self-harm is more likely in children and young people who experience emotional and mental health problems.
one in four
children and young people with a mental disorder have harmed themselves as a way of coping with their feelings of distress.
Concerned about a child or young person?
Anyone can make a referral if they are worried about a child or young person and think they may be a victim of neglect or abuse, whether as a member of the public or as a professional.
With the right help and support children and young people can recover from mental health problems.
Kingston & Richmond
Safeguarding Contacts
During Office Hours by Phone:
020 8547 5008
Outside Office Hours Emergency Duty Team:
020 8770 5000
To make a referral online contact:
The Single Point of Access
Wandsworth
Safeguarding Contacts
During Office Hours by Phone:
020 8871 6622
Outside Office Hours Emergency Duty Team:
020 8871 6000
To make a referral online contact:
The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
Merton
Safeguarding Contacts
During Office Hours by Phone:
020 8545 4226 or 020 8545 4227
Outside Office Hours Emergency Duty Team:
020 8770 5000
Sutton
Safeguarding Contacts
During Office Hours by Phone:
020 8770 6001
Outside Office Hours Emergency Duty Team:
020 8770 5000
Croydon
Safeguarding Contacts
During Office Hours by Phone:
020 8255 2888
Outside Office Hours Emergency Duty Team:
020 8726 6400
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