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CAMHS Neurodiversity: Mental health

You may find the information leaflets below useful. Please click on the relevant title to download.

Desensitisation

Desensitisation can help people with Autism spectrum Condition (ASC) learn to tolerate and cope with situations they find challenging and cause them anxiety, examples may be, getting a haircut, brushing their teeth, going to the doctor or dentist or getting used to busier environments. Desensitisation techniques involve gradual, predicted and consented exposure to the anxiety to reduce its impact.

More information is available here.

Help and Support Lines

Kooth

Online mental health wellbeing community.

Website: Home – Kooth

Papyrus

Prevention of young suicide messaging service – 07786 209687

Helpline – 0800 068 4141

Website: Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention

Childline

Confidential advice for under 18s – 0800 1111

Samaritans

Helpline – 116 123

Email: [email protected]

The Zone

Free, confidential information and support for all young people aged 13-25

Website: The Zone | Young People Support | Plymouth | Devon

Clear Fear

App for anxiety

Website: Home – Clear Fear App

Plymouth Options

Self-referral for therapies for anxiety and depression

Website: NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression

Young Mind

Messaging service – text SHOUT to 85258

Website: Mental Health Support For Young People | YoungMinds

ChatHealth

Online messaging service run by NHS.

Website: Home Page – ChatHealth

Livewell First Response

24/7 Urgent Mental Help support line – call 111 and select the mental health option

The Mix

Essential support for under 25 – call, online 1:1 chat or email.

Website: Speak To Our Team | Support For Mental Health & Other Issues | The Mix

Mental Health Matters

Helpline and webchat

Plymouth –  0300 323 0101

Devon – 0800 470 0317

Website: Helpline & Webchat | Mental Health Matters

Calm Harm

App for meditation/breathing exercises – can be used for self-harm avoidance for older teens

Website: Home – Calm Harm App