Sessions from our CYP team at SignHealth provide a safe and supportive space to talk about feelings, challenges, and wellbeing with a trained professional who understands deaf experiences.
Deaf Zone at Childline offers help and resources. You can use VRS or text to talk to a counsellor at Childline.
National Deaf CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
A specialist service run by the NHS. They provide professional mental health care for Deaf children and young people who need support with emotions, development and behaviour. You can be referred to them by a doctor, audiologist, social worker or a teacher. They will then assess you and decide what treatment you need. Regional information available here: Cambridge, London or Kent | Central and Southern England | North West of England | North England | South West England
The Mix support young people who are under the age of 25. They have a The Mix too. There are lots of articles and information on the website about all sorts of topics.
Papyrus offer support for young people under the age of 35 who are feeling suicidal, or are considering doing something that is risky to their life. They also help people who have lost someone to suicide or are worried about someone. Their contact details (including a text number and BSL) are on their Papyrus.
Over 18 years old? You can self-refer to therapy for depression or anxiety here: Psychological Therapy – SignHealth
Young Minds offer a text service if you need urgent help. You can text ‘YM’ to 85258 and someone will reply: Shout Textline | Free 24/7 Mental Health Support Via Text | YoungMinds
Tips on managing feelings
Understanding our feelings and those of others helps us to make friends and solve problems. There’s nothing wrong with feeling sad or worried from time to time. In fact, negative emotions help us to stay safe. For example, feeling nervous around traffic helps us to cross the road carefully.
As we grow up, it’s important for us to learn how to manage our feelings in a way that doesn’t hurt ourselves or people around us. This can be really hard! To make it easier, try following these four steps.
1. Name the feeling.
For example, you might be feeling sad, nervous, angry, excited or embarrassed.
2. Accept the feeling.
Remind yourself that it’s OK to feel negative emotions from time to time.
3. Express the feeling
We all express ourselves in different ways. For you, that might mean telling someone you trust, writing it down, recording a vlog, or just having a good old cry!
4. Choose a healthy way to look after yourself.
For example, you might feel better if you go for a walk, watch a film or have a hot drink.
One to one wellbeing support
Register your interest today. Our trained advisors have years of experience working with deaf young people and they look forward to meeting you.
