Young Peoples’ Mental Health
Keeping your mind healthy and what to do if you’re struggling
All of us can experience problems with our mental health at times. This can include anxiety, depression, emotional difficulties, OCD among other things. This can be triggered by life stresses, relationships and bereavement’s among many different causes.
York Medical Group recognises the importance and value of investing in specialist mental health support as part of our care we offer to patients. We are proud to present the new mental health service which allows patients to see a mental health professional in your GP practice.
Should you require support for your mental health, you can request an appointment through our online service or if you are unable to use this service via the phone on 01904 439100
We can offer urgent appointments with any GP if you feel you are in crisis and in acute distress, needing same day care.
Emergency numbers (open 24 hours, 7 days a week):
*Call 999 or go to A&E if you are in immediate danger*
NHS 111 select mental health option
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis in North Yorkshire, York and Selby, they can access urgent support 24/7 by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option.
Local crisis teams are not changing and the service is still provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in our region. It is just a new telephone number to call – making it simpler for people to find the right support in a mental health crisis.
To help you get the support you need, you will speak to a mental health advisor who will ask you some questions and listen to you. They can offer self-care advice over the phone, transfer you to the crisis service if needed or refer you to other local services.
You can call for yourself, or someone else. NHS 111 is for all ages, including children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental needs.
If you are deaf or have hearing loss please use NHS 111 SignVideo or the 18001 111 Relay UK app.
If a person’s mental or emotional state gets worse quickly, this can be referred to as a mental health crisis or a mental health emergency. If this happens, it is important to get help quickly.
A mental health crisis can mean different things to different people, but often means that you no longer feel able to cope or be in control of your situation. It can cause a significant disruption to your life and your ability to function.
You should call NHS 111 and select the mental health option if you are worried about:
- thoughts about your life not being worth living or about harming yourself
- feeling out of control or unable to cope
- feeling anxious about leaving the house
- hearing voices or seeing things that others can’t
If you or someone else have physically harmed themselves, or if their life is at risk, then you should still call 999 or go to A&E.
Samaritans
We’re waiting for your call
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help.
No judgement. No pressure. We’re here for anyone who needs someone.
The Mix
Do you need help now? Our crisis messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing any painful emotion or are in crisis, you can text THEMIX to 85258.
HOPELineUK
HOPELINEUK is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
111 online
Check your mental health symptoms
If you’re worried about a mental health symptom, answer some questions and we will tell you what to do next.
School
It is a good starting point to discuss with your school as they may be able to direct you to services or provide additional support. Please see the below link about the Wellbeing in Mind school support service:
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/wellbeing-mind-school-support-young-yorkshire/