What is Mental Ill-Health?

Mental ill-health can manifest itself in many different ways.  A child could present with sadness, anger, low appetite, tired, emotional or just behaving differently or unusually.  Changing mood is part of growing up and is perfectly normal, however if a child is not bouncing back from these changing moods or you have concerns, please speak with someone.

If you are concerned about the mental health of a child please contact the school for advice.

What is the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)?

CAMHS is an NHS service that supports children with serious mental health related issues.  A CAMHS referral can be made by the school or via your GP.

Please see the links below for further information.

If you require any of the attached documents printing, please contact the School Office.

Dorset Mind

https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/young-people-services/

 Kooth

https://www.kooth.com/

 Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

https://www.annafreud.org/

NHS – Mental Health Services

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

 Mental Health Foundation

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help

Young Minds