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Organisations who can help

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues, we can point you to several organisations who can help:

Resources to help support your child with mental health

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What can I do while my child waits for CAMHS?

If your child has been referred to their local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), you may be waiting several weeks or months before they have their appointment date.

We spoke to school counsellor Catherine Mantack to get some advice on what you can do to support your child whilst you’re trying to access help for them.

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