WORRIED ABOUT YOUR CHILD?
Difficulties at school, exam pressure, bullying or moving home or school, family separation, bereavement, or health difficulties of family members are but a few of the many reasons why a child might need help.
Things happening around them or generally how they’re thinking and feeling can make it hard to speak out as they might feel like they are causing a fuss or that they might get into trouble, they might even feel that telling someone will only make their problems worse. If they don’t speak up they often display signs that they are suffering with mental health issues and require professional help.
Signs such as:
-Becoming withdrawn and not communicating
-Lack of appetite
-Poor attendance to school/college
Children should feel they are able to confide in someone when they need to. Sometimes personal problems disrupt a child’s day-to-day life, when this occurs parents and carers may choose to seek a professional opinion. A young person’s GP, school nurse or social worker can advise on the level of support needed; and arrange a referral to CAMHS if appropriate.