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Supporting your Mental Health

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as 'a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community'.
 
Our mental health influences our physical health, as well as our capability to lead a healthy lifestyle and to manage and recover from physical health conditions.
 
People with physical health problems, especially long-term conditions, are at increased risk of poor mental health - particularly depression and anxiety. Around 30% of people with any long-term physical health condition also have a mental health problem. Poor mental health, in-turn exacerbates some long-term conditions such as chronic pain.
 
For young people under the age of 18 living in Islington, support for mental health can be accessed via the CAHMS website. The Islington Child and Adolescent Mental health Service (CAHMS)  aims to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Islington.
 
 
For anyone over the age of 18 support for your mental health can be accessed via the Islington mental health web pages.

Resources to support mental health

The centre offers a mixture of Psychotherapy and therapeutic help to child, adolescent and young adult asylum seekers and refugees (under 24 years) who have experienced humiliation, violence, trafficking and violation in their home countries and/or on their journeys into exile in the UK.
 
Referrals:
Tel: 020  7263 130
 
Brandon Centre is a place for young people aged under 25 to get help with personal problems from specialists who are professionally trained. The counselling and psychotherapy service is free and confidential. We currently accept referrals from those living within Camden or Islington for young people aged 16-25 years old.
 
Referrals:
Self-referral, parent/ carer and professionals referrals.
Tel: 020 7267 4792 (general enquiries)
Tel: 020 7267 1321 (counselling and psychotherapy)
 
Digital Mental Wellbeing for London – with wellbeing apps available free to Londoners.
 
Referrals:
Self-referral
 
For 11–25-year-old. Supporting young people to deal with conflict through self-reflective group work, one-to-one support outside the training room and peer-facilitation, delivered by experienced team of trainers.
 
Referrals:
Self- referral or via professional referrals.
 
Young people can come for activities, help with apprenticeships, college applications, CVs, looking for work, volunteering or developing projects. Life also gives supports with advice and guidance on personal issues, lifestyle decisions and sexual health. This is for young people aged 13-21.
 
Referrals:
Young people need to complete a Participant Registration Form on their first visit.
 
Support to children and young people from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds (particularly Somali) with education, place to study and learn. Engagement through projects to help with safety and positive futures.
 
Referrals:
Self-referral
Tel: 020 7388 5560
 
The centre help with accommodation, employment, education and training, personal development, health and wellbeing, prison and outreach.
 
Referrals:
Self-referral or professional referrals.
Tel: 020 7388 5560
 
For children to parents with a mental illness.
 
The Mix Counselling service is suitable for you if you are looking for short-term help with your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our Telephone and Webchat counselling service is available to young people aged 25 years old and under. Our counsellors aim to support by listening to your problems and helping you find ways to cope in a confidential, safe space.
 
Referrals:
Self-referral
Tel: 020 7009 2500
 
The Running Charity are an independent charity harnessing the power of running to support young people who are experiencing homelessness or manage complex needs.
 
Referrals:
Self-referral
 
Is a national out-of-hours helpline offering emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness. For people aged 16–35. Hours are between 4pm-10pm.
 
Referrals:
Self-referral (Helpline only/ voice message)
Tel: 07984 967708
Helpline only: 0300 304 7000
Email: info@sane.org.uk
 
24/7 text-chat service.
 
Referrals:
Self-referral (Text: Shout to 85258)
 
Engagement of young people through the localities network. Young person co-chair and meetings to drive action to improve support and engagement of young people.
 
Referrals:
Contact Community Development Manager (Monday – Thursday)
Tel:  07354 460 061
 
Last updated29 Aug 2024
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