Mental Health and Well-Being Support
If you are in crisis ring the CAMHS crisis line on 0151 293 3577or freephone 0808 196 3550.
If you are unable to keep yourself safe in the immediate moment or need medical treatment go to A&E.
CRISIS MESSENGER SERVICES:
Text SHOUT to 85258 – to speak to a trained volunteer who can listen and provide support if you are experiencing a mental health crisis..
If you are worried about something and you don’t want to, or perhaps you can’t tell your parents, teachers or the person who looks after you or if you want to talk to someone anonymously there are some great services who will help you. Clicking on the links below will take you to their website.
COVID-19 Liverpool CAMHS Support
These are lots of apps which can support you if you are struggling with your mental health.
If you feel anxious…
CALM
Offers meditation and mindfulness
ANTISTRESS
Fun games that can help you relax and de-stress
STRESS AND ANXIETY COMPANION
offers breathing exercises, relaxing music and games
MINDSHIFT
Can help change how you think about anxiety.
SELF-HELP ANXIETY MANAGEMENT (SAM)
Developed by psychologists – offers a range of self help techniques
CLEAR FEAR
learn to reduce the physical responses to threat as well as changing thoughts
If you feel like self harming…
CALM HARM
Developed for teenage mental health based on Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
WHATS UP
Uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques
SELF HEAL
Includes distraction task suggestions and useful contacts
If you feel low or depressed…
CATCH IT
Learn to deal with negative thoughts in a more positive way
HAPPIFY
CBT, and mindfulness games
MOOD TOOLS
Designed to help you combat depression and negative moods,
If you’re feeling unsafe or suicidal…
NOT OK
Tap the notOK button and a text message will be sent to up to 5 pre-selected contacts that reads: “Hey, I’m not OK. Please call me, text me, or come find me,”
STAY ALIVE
Includes a safety plan, customisable reasons for living, and a LifeBox where you can store photos that are important to you.
DISTRACT
Provides easy, quick and discreet access to general health information and advice about self-harm
If you’re struggling with eating and body image…
RECOVERY RECORD
Keep a record of meals, thoughts and feelings, Receive and send anonymous encouragement messages and access meditation images and affirmation messages.
RISE UP
Log your meals, emotions and behaviours, set custom reminders to inspire you to keep moving forward and Share your log with your treatment team, so they can help you to understand your behavioural trends and triggers.
GG BODY IMAGE
Focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one’s appearance or perceived flaws.