Information for Young People

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Most people feel in emotional crisis at some point in their lives. For many this passes quite quickly but for others the feeling can be overwhelming, last for a considerable time or can keep reoccurring. If you feel you need someone to talk to about your problems you should speak to your GP. If your surgery is closed or you need to speak to someone urgently the following organisations should prove useful.

Useful Links

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

The NHS Lanarkshire Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a specialist service for infants, children and young people.

LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland is the largest youth and community-based organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland.

You Alright?

Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) is the national approach to improving the health and well being of children and young people.

Togetherall

Free online mental health support is available for all 16-19 year-old residents of South Lanarkshire

YouthLink Scotland

Resources for parents, children and young people

Young Scot

Guest editors, Jude and Matthew, have pulled together this section, all about mental health. Jude and Matthew are on a Foundation Apprenticeship, and also help support mental health within their school.

Youngminds

UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa means 'loss of appetite for nervous reasons'.

Anxiety

Everyone has temporary feelings of anxiety or worry from time to time. However, you may have an anxiety disorder if persistent worry and anxiety interferes with your life.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, is a condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another.

Depression

Depression can be a serious illness but can also be treated.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are a common problem, yet they often go unnoticed, undiagnosed or untreated.

OCD

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a common mental health condition that affects 2% of the population

I'm worried about how I feel

It can be frightening experiencing mental health problems and you may feel alone. If this is the first time you've experienced the symptoms, you might not know what is happening. There are a number of steps you can take:

Contact a local service for support
Share your experiences and listen to others
Talk to someone you trust
Contact your local GP
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What can I do if it's an emergency?

If you or someone you know is experiencing an acute mental health crisis and might be a risk to themselves or someone else, see our ‘Get help’ button at the top of the page for immediate help.

How can I help a friend or relative who is experiencing a mental health problem?

There are a number of ways you can support friends or relatives who are struggling with mental health problems:

Let them know you're there and support them
Keep them focused on positive things and daily activities
Ask them what they feel would help, what wouldn't help and if they've experienced the symptoms before
Offer practical help like making a call to a GP, local service or support group

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