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
How to support a healthy mind?
We can sometimes be so hard on ourselves that we can forget to have some time off to do things that make us smile inside and out!
So, what could you do? To help to find ways to de-stress, think about what you enjoy and then plan when you could do this as a regular activity.
Top mental health tips
Here are some ideas that don’t cost anything to help you feel good:
- Talking or hanging out with friends – spend time together and have fun!
- Get relaxed – sit on a windowsill or in your garden and see what you notice, or listen to relaxing music.
- Start a journal – write down how you feel and what you are grateful for each day.
- Go for a walk – go with family, or a friend if you have permission. Breathe fresh air deep into your lungs and feel the sun/wind/rain on your skin.
Get creative – you could show your feelings through drama freeze frames, make some art or create a graffiti board, or you could make up a dance or song.
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.
