Our vision for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
The government has asked us to work out what needs to be done to improve children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Growing up is meant to be one of the very best times in anyone’s life but it can also be tough. There are many pressures and some young people, such as children in care and those leaving care, are exposed to situations and experiences that can make them particularly vulnerable.
Experiencing mental health concerns is not unusual. At least one in four of the population experience problems at some point in their lives. Over half of the mental health problems in adult life (excluding dementia) start by the age of 14 and seventy-five per cent by age 18.
Although mental health issues are relatively common, it is often the case that children and young people don’t get the help they need as quickly as they should. As a result, mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, depression, conduct disorders and eating disorders can stop some young people achieving what they want in life and making a full contribution to society.
We have been working very closely with children, young people, families and providers of services across Derbyshire County and Derby City to plan how children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing could best be supported to give them the best start in life.
We pledge to be clear about how resources are being used, ensuring we work in partnership with young people, children, their families and providers to make good investment decisions.
Support for people with eating disorders including self- help and recovery focussed groups, emotional overeating support, creative therapies, online befriending, one to one support (under 19’s), skills for carers, body image and self- esteem workshops in schools,
At SV2 we offer person-centred support to children, adults and families who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Our ISVAs (independent sexual violence advocates) are sexual violence specialists who can offer practical advice and support as well as supporting clients who are going through the criminal justice system.
We also offer 1 to 1 counselling to young people (aged 14-17) and adults to promote the recovery of rape or sexual abuse. We also provide pre-trial therapy for anyone aged 14+ who is involved in a police investigation relating to their experience.
In addition, we also deliver consent workshops in secondary schools across Derbyshire to Year 8 and above and support groups for adults.
Person centred support to primary school children ages 4-11. The service is a school based early intervention service to improve a child’s mental health by preventing problems from escalating. “Talk Time” is able to help the child, the family and the school to identify what is causing difficulties and find ways to reduce the problem and the impact on the child. Types of issues Talk Time support with are: loss issues around bereavement and family change, self- harm, bullying, children who have witnessed domestic abuse, children who have a parent with a mental health issue, friendship issues, confidence and self- esteem issues.
Relate- support to existing groups which support parents of children with ADHD/ASD
Does your group work with parents and families? We can provide a family and young people’s counsellor to come and provide a session that will best support the people you are working with. Perhaps something on communication? What about understanding more about family systems? We will work with you to decide how best we can support the work that you do.
Free adult helpline to support parents/carers of children with ASD/ADHD
Also weekly Livechat drop in for adults (again to support parents of children with ASD/ADHD) - Wednesdays 2pm- 5pm
Telephone helpline 0808 178 9363 Tuesdays 10.30am – 4.30pm and Thursdays 1.30pm – 4.30pm Speak for free to an experienced counsellor without having to make an appointment. Access via: www.relatederby.org.uk
Youth Offending Service
Offering support to young people who are at risk of offending or receiving an intervention from the Youth Offending Service to bring about an improvement in their mental health. This will support young people who have, or who are identified at risk of, poor or deteriorating mental health.
