Mental Health Problems
Mental health problems are very common; especially during times of stress. Loxwood Medical Practice is here to help if you feel things are becoming too much. We are available from 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday for face-to-face or telephone appointments.
Mental Health information leaflet
How do I get help?
If you are having a mental health crisis click here
Sussex Mental Healthline: 0300 5000 101
Book an appointment with your GP here. If you are worried about speaking to your GP, or not sure what you would say, have a look at DocReady for some help getting the most out of your appointment
Help is also available through school and college support services and YouthHub @Horsham. The professionals here or your GP may be able to refer you to Youth Emotional Support (YES). This is an excellent service forming part of the West Sussex Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
Find out about YES here or visit their Facebook page
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support is also available via this link Community based counselling services - YMCA DownsLink Group (ymcadlg.org)
You can make a self referral for any young person via the form on their website.
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Could your parents help? It is often hard for parents to know what they can say or do that would make you feel better. The most important thing is to start talking so that people know how you are feeling. It might be useful to show your parents this:
What about going online?
See the selection of sites recommended by the NHS here
Sign up to Kooth for online support
Headspace offers mindfulness and meditation apps to improve your wellbeing
Young minds has a range of resources to give you a boost
WYSA can help manage your mood when no-one else is available
Are you struggling with thoughts of self-harm? The Calm app can help you gain control
Alternatively you could attend one of these courses, see the information leaflet below
Adverse Childhood Experience