A Mental Health Resource for Youth Workers and Volunteers
Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5 Who should use this resource? ........................................................................................................... 5 Acknowledgements............................................................................................................................. 6 2. Mental Health .......................................................................................................................... 7 Good Mental Health: What does it mean?……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Good Mental Health: How do we get it ?.............................................................................................. 7 3. Young People's Mental Health …………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 The development of young people aged 12-25 years………………………………………………………………………16 Young people's experience of mental health issues ………………………………………………………………………..19 Young people's experiences of support …………………………………………………………………………………………..21 A note about mental health and recovery ………………………………………………………………………………………22 4. Introduction to commonly used terms and illnesses ............................................................... 24 Types of Mental Illnesses .................................................................................................................. 24 Common mental illnesses experienced by young people ................................................................ 25 Depression .................................................................................................................................... 25 Anxiety .......................................................................................................................................... 26 Eating Disorders ............................................................................................................................ 27 Now for the good news..................................................................................................................... 27 5. When you should be concerned and what to look for? ............................................................ 28 What can trigger a mental health problem or illness? ..................................................................... 28 Consent issues................................................................................................................................... 32 6. Understanding the mental health service and “signposting” the young person for support ...... 33 Clinical Mental Health Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………….34 Where can I find CAMHS? ............................................................................................................. 35 Who works in CAMHS? ................................................................................................................. 35 What problems can CAMHS help with? ........................................................................................ 35 Developing a relationship with your CAMHS team ...................................................................... 36 Adult Mental Health Services........................................................................................................ 37 Who is seen by Adult Mental Health Services? ............................................................................ 37 Community-Based Services............................................................................................................... 38 Types of providers and services .................................................................................................... 38 3|Page