The Well Centre is based in Streatham, South London. It is a youth health centre where young people aged 11-20 can see a youth worker, counsellor or doctor to discuss any of their health concerns or worries in a safe and confidential space. It was established in 2011 to offer better access to health care for […]
Headstart is a programme funded by the Big Lottery and based in six local authority areas in England. Newham is the only setting within London. Headstart is an early intervention programme, based within schools and aimed at addressing children and young people aged 10-16. It operates in 50 primary and 14 secondary schools. There are […]
National Autistic Society – Youth Campaigner’s Group Charter A charter developed by young people with the support of the National Autistic Society. The charter gives the views of young people with autism about the matters that services need to think of to cater effectively for their needs. Youth Access – Young People’s Charter Youth Access […]
Medical advice (Headmeds) The aim of Headmeds is to give young people straightforward and reliable information about mental health medication from a trustworthy source. ‘HeadMeds is not pro- or anti- medication. It just gives young people the facts, including answers to questions like ‘can I still drink alcohol?’ and ‘will it make me put on weight?’’ The website […]
Supported through the Greater London Authority, Healthy Schools London is an award scheme for schools, which can be achieved at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Emotional wellbeing and mental health is one of the key elements in achieving the awards. The site gives further information on how to achieve the awards and a range of additional […]
Bullying: Department of Education Guidance Department of Education Guidance on how to manage bullying. There is also specific guidance on cyber bullying for Head Teachers and a guide for parents. Child Bereavement UK – Advice for Schools This site provides a Schools Information Pack, giving a range of guidance, tools and examples of what has […]
The Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP-IAPT) is a change programme for existing services delivering children and young people’s mental health care. It aims to improve outcomes and experience of care for children, young people and their families by increasing access to effective services and evidence-based therapies through system-wide service […]
iMHARS – Islington Mental Health and Resilience in Schools Islington has developed a framework to support schools’ thinking in relation to mental health and resilience: iMHARS (Islington mental health and resilience in schools). www.islingtoncs.org/imhars iMHARS describes a whole-school approach to mental health and resilience. The iMHARS framework helps schools to understand the seven aspects (components) […]
Meeting the mental health needs of children and young people with autism spectrum disorder – a collaboration between health and education Mental health problems occur at far higher rates in young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and cause substantial impairment, impacting on both an individual’s and family’s quality of life (van Steensel et al, […]
Bromley Y has been commissioned by Public Health to provide a consultation service to all schools in Bromley and this has been taken up by the great majority in the Borough. Bromley Y is a long established local charity offering free therapeutic support to young people between the ages of 0 – 18 years. For […]