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Adults:
Children and Young People:
Wellbeing during Covid-19
We need look after our mental health even more when our whole community may be feeling worried about their loved ones and themselves. Feeling emotionally strong also helps us to recover physically.
Here are some good information links about staying mentally well and trying to keep up doing our five to thrive ( 5 ways to wellbeing):
GPs will be able to refer people for practical and emotional support, and Volunteer centre Hackney will lead on the volunteer co-ordination. Family Action are also supporting patients in primary care.
https://hackney.gov.uk/coronavirus-support
Helpline number (8-5 M-F) 020 8356 3111
Offers counselling psychology, endocrinology, speech language therapy to adults and young adults from 17 years and 9 months and above
Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health service for children with disabilities and emotional/behavioural and mental health concerns.
We work with children, young people and their parents/carers who are receiving support from a range of health and educational services..
For adults living with chronic fatigue and/or myalgic encephalomyelitis
Substance misuse support for patients aged over 18 and their families
Support to children, young people and families who have lost a family member, care giver or other significant person due to Covid-19.
Support to avoid a mental health crisis
Family Action is a national charity providing emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing issues across the country.
Practical and emotional support for patients to overcome difficulties
WellFamily Plus supports people over the age of 16, who experience mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
First Steps is a service for children, young people and their families who have mild to moderate mental health problems.
Giving patients access to activities, social groups, services and advice based on their needs
Talking therapy services for adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia
The UK’s leading mental health & wellbeing platform for children and young people.
GPs and other agencies can contact PCL for advice and to make a referral in order to access mental health services.
Support to avoid a mental health crisis
Specialist CAMHS offers assessment and help to children, young people and their families with significant mental health difficulties.
Free, confidential support for residents in the City of London for assessment and treatment of their substance misuse
Help and prevention services for children and young people aged 6–19, or 25 years with a special education need and/or disability.
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Mental Health Clinical Lead
Rhiannon England
Dec 8th, 2020
Nov 9th, 2020
Sep 15th, 2020
Starts Friday, 17th September 2021
Starts Friday, 10th September 2021
Last updated: Jun 8th, 2021
Review date: Nov 25th, 2021
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