Local Renfrewshire resources
Ren10 www.ren10.co.uk – a new online platform bringing together the most up to date support for children, young people and their parents or carers. Directs you quickly to local and national resources for help with mental health and wellbeing.
Shout – 24/7 text based support service for any age. Aim to respond within 5 minutes to those in distress. Text RENTEN to 85258
Togetherall (age 16-25) – safe, anonymous online community to support mental health. Free for all aged 16-25 in Renfrewshire. Register online account.v2.togetherall.com/register/area Lifelink - www.lifelink.org.uk/youth/one-to-one/ - counselling for young people on issues such as well-being, feelings, stress, relationships, health, emotions, coping skills, anger and conflict, peer support and exam stress. Speak to pastoral care staff or a teacher at your school who can refer you into the service.
Crisis counselling - www.crisiscounselling.co.uk – counselling service in Erskine. Specialist counsellors trained to work with children and young people affected by many issues. You can self-refer on 0141 812 8474 or email info@crisiscounselling.co.uk
Wynd youth counselling service - for 11-15y. Phone to make an appointment 0300 500 0471 or 0141 887 4647.
NHS Living Life – free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) telephone service for people over 16 suffering from low mood, mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety. Freephone 0800 328 9655 (M-F 1-9pm)
School nurse –support young people affected by mental health issues e.g. related to bereavement, parental separation. Referral can be done by School or by the GP.
Women and children first http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/Womenadandchildrenfirst - provide support to women and children who have experienced rape, sexual assault, physical abuse, harassment and/or child sexual abuse regardless of where or when this happened. You can self refer on 0300 300 0345
Cedar Network - www.cedarnetwork.org.uk – part of Scottish Women’s Aid. Programme for children and young people who have been victims of or witnessed domestic abuse. Programmes also available for the mothers of these children/young people. Call 0300 300 0345.
Positive Parenting Programme – “Triple P” a programme to help parents support their child’s mental health. Arranged via School, Home link worker, Health Visitor or Social worker www.nhsgggc.org.uk/your-health/health-services/specialist-childrens-services/information-centre/camhs-referral-criteria-and-useful-links/# - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde CAMHS information site
Online resources
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/ - useful site which brings together resources from across the internet. www.youngminds.org.uk – UK’s leading charity for looking after the emotional health of young people. Excellent website with helpful resources and advice for both the young person and their parent/carer. There is a separate Parent helpline 0808 802 5544 (9.30-4pm M-F)
www.charliewaller.org/resources – UK based charity offering free support for parents/carers
www.themix.org.uk – UK based charity. Free, confidential support for anyone under 25y. Offer support on wide range of issues such as self harm, sex and relationships, mental health, bullying, drugs, finding a job, money, housing problems, work and study, crime and safety , travel and lifestyle. Can chat online or phone 0808 808 4994 or chat by email.
Crisis support via text 85258. Available 24/7 365 days/year.
www.childline.org.uk – UK based charity, anyone under 18 can confidentially call, email or chat online 1 to 1 with on online advisor about any problem. Freephone 24h helpline 0800 1111 or sign up for a childline account online to be able to message a counsellor any time without using your own email address.
Prevention of young suicide – Papyrus. –national confidential helpline for young people <35 at risk of suicide or someone worried about a young person. 08000684141 or 07786209697 10am-10pm M-F 2pm – 10pm weekends or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences - useful information and video clips of other people’s experiences including mental health problems
www.stem4.org.uk - Supporting teenage mental health. This is a useful website with advice for young people, their friends and family/carers about teenage mental health including issues such as eating disorders, self-harm, depression and anxiety, addiction.
www.ayemind.com – resources for young people
www.safespot.org.uk/about - coping strategies and resources to help keep young people safe
www.getselfhelp.co.uk – self help resources
www.breathingspace.scot – helpline and online advice and information
www.handsonscotland.co.uk – advice for parents regarding young people’s mental health
Help with specific issues
Relaxation exercises for children with anxiety
www.moodcafe.co.uk/for-children-and-young-people/relaxation-for-children.aspx - Scottish website with helpful relaxation exercises/techniques for children with anxiety
Sleeping difficulties www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people/information-for-parents-and-carers/sleep-problems-in-childhood-and-adolescence-for-parents-and-carers Royal College of psychiatrists. Information for parents and carers about the reasons why some children and young peoples have sleep problems. Offers practical advice.
www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/sleep/parents - strategies to help autistic children sleep better
NHS guidance – general tips on good sleeping habits. Sleep problems in young children www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/sleep-problems-in-children/ Healthy sleep tips for children www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/healthy-sleep-tips-for-children/
www.youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/sleep-problems/ Support and advice for young people dealing with sleeping problems and for their parents/carers
The Children’s Sleep Charity – online content and leaflets available. www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk/leaflets.php Sleep diary template to download and print
www.tiredout.org.uk/sleepdiary/the-childrens-sleep-charity
Scope – This is a charity who work with people with disabilities however much of the sleep advice is applicable to all children. Practical advice around sleep routines, sleep inducing foods and a downloadable sleep diary with advice on how to use it. www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/help-disabled-child-sleep/
Cerebra – charity that works with children with brain conditions however it has some great downloadable resources, advice and strategies that are applicable for all children. Their Sleep Guide has been developed to help parents understand the nature of sleep problems in children with intellectual disability and what can be done to improve sleep. www.cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/sleep-advice-service/
Help with bullying
www.bullying.co.uk UK Charity Bullying UK – lots of information including about Cyberbullying.
www.respectme.org.uk – Scotland’s anti-bullying service – information for young people, parents and information on anti-bullying policies
www.antibullying.net –The Anti-Bullying Network – website supporting anti-bullying work in schools and providing information about how to tackle bullying. Sections for young people and for their parents/families.
Help to lose weight
Weigh to go – service in Renfrewshire for 12-18 year olds who want to lose weight. Run by Youth Health Service in Renfrewshire www.yhs-ng.co.uk or phone 0141 451 2727
Drugs and alcohol
RADAR is a dedicated service in Renfrewshire for young people aged between 12 and 21 to provide support with alcohol or drug issues. Call 0141 618 2585 to get an appointment. http://www.renfrewshireadp.co.uk/advice-support/children-young-people.aspx
www.talktofrank.com – Website with lots of information about drugs. Provides confidential support about drugs via live online chat (2-6pm Monday-Friday), by email frank@talktofrank.com , by text on 82111 or by freephone 03001236600 24/7 365 days/year.
Eating disorders
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk (beat – beating eating disorders) – confidential web chat online or Freephone Youthline 08088010711 or email fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Sexual health and wellbeing
https://sexwise.fpa.org.uk/ - website of the family planning association with loads of useful information about contraception, STIs, unplanned pregnancy, and sexual wellbeing.
www.parentsenquiryscotland.org – offers support to parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people across Scotland. Call 0131 556 6047. Email parentsenquiry@hotmail.com
Employment issues – Renfrewshire Young Employability Service provides young people 16-25 with access to training, personal development courses, money advice, counselling, CV workshops, interview skills and job opportunities. Call 0300 300 1180 for an appointment with an Employability Advisor.
Other useful online resources
www.docready.org - helpful advice for young people about preparing to talk to a GP about mental health
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvice/parentsandyoungpeople.aspx - The Royal College of Psychiatrists has put together lots of useful information for young people, parents, teachers and carers on a wide range of mental health issues.
NICE guidelines for social anxiety in young people https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg159 - these are the national guidelines on how to help young people experiencing social anxiety
Phone apps
Stay alive – pocket suicide prevention app including safety plan, lifebox to store photos and memories that are important to you, tips for staying safe, breathing exercises
Calm Harm – award winning app to help you cope with the urge to self harm
Smiling mind – guided meditation
SAM – self-help for anxiety management
Headspace – meditation and mindfulness
Calm – meditation and help with sleep.
Stop Breathe Think – sleep better, breathe more easily and find more calm
Bhuddify – meditation and mindfulness
Books
For children/young people:
Feeding the anxiety gremlin (Kate Collins-Donnelly) – there are 2 books, one aimed at children aged 5-9y and one at children aged 10y and over.
Stopping the pain: a workbook for teens who cut and self injure (Lawrence E Shapiro)
What to do when you worry too much – a kid’s guide to overcoming anxiety (Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews) – self-help book aimed at 6-12 year olds and their parents.
The huge bag of worries (Virginia Ironside) – aimed at anxious children aged 3-8 years
Am I depressed and what can I do about it? (Shirley Reynolds) * – age appropriate self-help guide aimed at young people aged 13-17 who are experiencing low mood and depression
Anxiety relief for teens (Regine Galanti) – CBT skills and mindfulness practices to overcome anxiety and stress
Workbooks (Dr Sharie Coombes)
No worries! (anxiety/stress), Hello happy! (sad or angry), Letting go! (support through experiences of loss, change, disappointment and grief).
For parents/carers:
Helping your anxious child: a step by step guide for parents - 2009 edition (Ronald Rapee) – strategies and techniques to help parents help children with separation anxiety, general anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobia, panic disorder.
A volcano in my tummy: Helping children to handle anger (Eliane Whitehouse) – A resource book for parents, caregivers and teachers
How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk (Adele Faber) – effective step by step techniques for parents to help improve their relationships with their children
How to talk so teens will listen and listen so teens will talk (Adele Faber) – practical advice for parents and teens
When your kids push your buttons and what you can do about it (Bonnie Harris) – advice on how to end the cycle of action and reaction between you and your child.
Parenting a child who has intense emotions: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to help your child regular emotional outbursts and aggressive behaviours (Pat Harvey) – guide to de-escalating your child’s emotions and helping your child express feelings in productive ways
Overcoming your child’s fears and worries: A self-help guide using Cognitive behavioural techniques (Cathy Cresswell) – teaches parents how to use cognitive behavioural techniques with their children.
Teenage depression – a CBT guide for parents (Shirley Reynolds) – companion book to * above. Looks at the issues