YourVoice-Advice and Support- Mental Health and Stress
Stress is a perfectly natural feeling that everybody experiences in one form or another.
Everyone has ‘mental health’ and this can be thought of in terms of:
- how we feel about ourselves and the people around us
- our ability to make and keep friends and relationships
- our ability to learn from others and to develop psychologically and emotionally.
- Being mentally healthy is also about having the strength to overcome the difficulties and challenges we can all face at times in our lives, to have confidence and self-esteem, and to be able to take decisions and believe in ourselves.
It is quite normal to sometimes feel worried, anxious or upset when things don’t go as you hope – everyone faces pressure in their lives at certain times and these can include:
- Exams
- Work and getting a job
- Growing up and becoming more independent from your family
- Making up (and breaking up) with friends
- Grief - dealing with the death of someone you know
Where do I go for support?
School nurses hold clinics in every Secondary School in Doncaster every two weeks. They also have an e-clinic that you can book an appointment in advance for. You can text their service for more information and to book on 07917 031891.
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provide mental health support for children and young people in Doncaster. If you are struggling with your emotions, we would encourage you to speak to someone in your family or your teacher, school nurse or GP to share how you are feeling. If they think it would be useful for you to meet with us, they will make a request for support explaining why they think we should meet with you.
Rethink offer advice and support on mental health for young people.
Young Minds is the voice for young people’s health and wellbeing.
Time to change is a programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination.
Papyrus provide confidential help and advice to young people to prevent suicide