Children's mental health
Support with your child's emotional wellbeing.
There’s support available for children and young people who are struggling with mental and emotional wellbeing.
If you’re a parent or carer, there’s advice about looking after a child or young person's mental health on the NHS Every Mind Matters website.
Positive emotional health not only prevents mental ill health but also:
- allows children to enjoy life
- believe in their abilities
- cope with life's ups and downs
It helps children to think clearly, develop socially, learn new skills and build self-esteem.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS are NHS services that help young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.
Find out how to get help from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) West Cumbria website.
Mind
Information, support and mental health services in Cumbria.
Visit the Carlisle Eden Mind website.
E-School Nurse
An online E-School Nurse service to provide health support and advice for children in Cumbria.
Instead of being face to face, you will talk to the nurse over a live video link that is private and secure. The nurse, in consultation with you, will assess the child's health problems and provide you with support and advice.
The video clinics are available all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Make an E-School Nurse video appointment by ringing 01228 603 973.
Nip in the Bud
Learning about children's mental health through short films to encourage awareness. They explain more about the different kinds of disorders, how to recognise them and how to help a child who has one.
Visit the Nip in the Bud website.
Young Minds
Young minds can help guide you while you support your child. They have lots of practical advice and tips on supporting your child.
Visit the Young Minds website.
NHS
Provides advice and support about mental health for children, young people and parents.
Kooth
Anonymous online support for children and young people, including free conversations with counsellors.
Anna Freud
Supporting children achieve their full potential and develop their emotional mental health.