Young people’s mental health
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and the rise in mental health challenges among children and young people, means it’s important that the right support is available. Whether it's anxiety, depression, or the pressures of growing up, our website has a variety of tools, resources, and services to help.
At Mersey Care we work in partnership to improve the health and wellbeing for children, young people and their families. Our Children’s services are delivered by a highly trained and well supported staff
Around one in eight children and young people experience behavioural or emotional problems growing up.
For some, these will resolve with time, while others will need professional support.
It can be difficult to know if there is something upsetting a child or young person, but there are ways to spot when something’s wrong. Look out for:
- significant changes in behaviour
- ongoing difficulty sleeping
- withdrawing from social situations
- not wanting to do things they usually like
- self-harm or neglecting themselves
Remember, everyone feels low, angry or anxious at times. But when these changes last for a long time it might be time to get professional help.
Find out more about other children services that we provide.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Mental Health Support Teams in schools have released new interactive workbooks designed to help young people, parents and education staff learn new ways to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Our MC Magazine has features on body image, positive male role models, supporting children after a distressing event and tips on managing their worries.
Our suite of animations have useful tips on looking after your mental health
Importance of talking about your mental health animation.
Mental health tips animation.
Moving more for our mental health animation.
Supporting our young people animation.