Local charity aiming to reduce young male suicides. Website includes links to support services for people affected by suicide.
CALM: Campaign Against Living Miserably
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. They offer a helpline and webchat for men in the UK who are down or need to talk, 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year, plus information on a wide range of topics including anger, bereavement, self harm, and resources and services to support people after a suicide.
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger Service
Free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text YM to 85258. A trained volunteer will then make contact in less than 5 minutes. Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.
SACMHA
SACMHA offers responsive and culturally sensitive services for adults with mental health difficulties from BAME backgrounds in need of assistance with their health and social care needs. Services include advocacy, a lunch club and a carers support group.
Childline's 'For Me' counselling app
Childline has launched an app that is the first to provide counselling to young people in need of help directly through their mobile devices. Available as a free download so young people can easily access Childline's online services (currently only available on Apple phones - Android version in development). App includes access to:
- 1-2-1 chat with a counsellor
- 'Ask Sam' problem pages
- Private locker - a personal area where young people can track their mood and write down their thoughts.
Kooth - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults. Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use. Available Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm, Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm
Minds, Myths and Me
Information booklet for young people who live with someone with a mental illness. Designed for young people, by young people, it is packed full of useful information including sections on understanding mental health, support services, getting help and advice and suggestions for looking after your own well-being.
Suicide Prevention Pathway for Children and Young People in Sheffield - March 2017
This document helps us to understand the risks of suicide in young people and sets out how we will work in partnership to reduce the risk and support those most in need.
Let's Talk
A guide to emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Sheffield
MindEd
Free educational resources containing advice, guidance and information on managing a wide range of mental health issues including short (20–30 minutes) online learning sessions to help adults identify mental health problems in children and young people.
The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson
Fictional Story of a young woman living with a mum who has bi-polar disorder
The Wise Mouse
Book that aims to help 5 to 11 year-olds understand what is happening to a family member who may be experiencing a mental illness.
Supporting children who have a parent with a mental illness
Booklet for professionals including information on impacts of caring for a parent with mental illness, legislation and guidance, and practical actions you can take.
Epic Friends
Sheffield CAMHS website to help young people help people who might be struggling to cope emotionally. Includes information about common mental health issues and coping strategies.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Range of publications specifically tailored information for young people, parents, teachers and carers about mental health. The RCPsych also has a new App which gives instant access to the College’s mental health information leaflets, animations and podcasts.
Being Seen and Heard: The Needs of Children of Parents with Mental Illness (DVD)
Currently unavailable
Excellent resource with very practical tips around working with children who care for someone with mental illness.
Young Minds
information to young people and children about mental health and emotional well-being, including a factsheet on ‘Mental Illness In Your Family’
Mindful website
Mental health support for 11-17 yr olds, including online mentoring and counselling.
Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health Toolkit for Sheffield Schools
Toolkit for schools including information on indicators of possible mental health difficulties, actions schools can take and contact details for support agencies.
COPMI - Children of Parents with a Mental Illness
Range of useful resources from Australia around parental mental illness for children, parents and professionals.