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Child and adolescent mental health
Mental health conditions in childhood
This area of the website is under development. Links will become live as information is added. Those that are live are in bold.
Anxiety disorders
Conduct disorders
Eating disorders
Attachment disorders
Depression
OCD
Body dysmorphic
disorder
Developmental trauma disorder
Psychotic disorders
PTSD
Mental health issues
Anger
Hoarding
Dissociation
Self-harm
Drugs and alcohol
Suicidal thoughts
Neurodevelopmental disorders
The neurodevelopmental disorders below are NOT mental health conditions. They are included on this page because they are typically diagnosed and treated by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services as they do not fit into any other service. Also, comorbid mental health conditions are common in these children.
ADHD
Autistic spectrum disorders
Podcasts
For young people struggling with their mental health, getting help can be hard. Long waiting times, strict criteria for access, and real uncertainty once you turn 18 are just some of the obstacles you can face in a system massively failing to meet the level of need.
The Government has recently unveiled a bold and ambitious set of reforms which they promise will transform the way that we approach children and young people’s mental health in this country. But does it stack up? First broadcast 4th February 2019,
Videos
Young people in Manchester talk about how mental health affects them and why things need to change.
Find free local counselling services
Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people's information, advice and counselling services (YIACS). They have an online database of membership organisations you can search to find free and confidential counselling, advice or information services for young people. You can search the database by entering your town or first part of your postcode in the box provided.