Mental health services

Most children’s mental health difficulties can be prevented from getting out of hand. More serious problems, disorders and illnesses too can be helped and improved. 

In any community or neighbourhood there are some services in place that are available to treat and help children and their families. 

Professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers and mental health nurses often work in multi-disciplinary teams.

These professionals bring together all their skills to understand and help children and families in difficulties.  These teams of professionals work in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

For more information please ring the Parents Information Service. Our helpline advisers can talk to you about services and can send you a copy of our leaflet What are Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services?