Mental health is the way we think and feel. We all go through times when we feel worried, confused or down. Mental health problems are when difficulties get in the way of how we think and feel. This can mean that we find it hard to cope with family life, relationships, school or the wider world.

Everyone experiences anxiety or feeling down but when these problems don't go away you may need some extra support. Mental health conditions include such things as depression, anxiety and eating disorders. We can help you deal with these difficulties.

If you work or live in Bedfordshire, City & Hackney, Newham or Tower Hamlets, ELFT CAMHS is here to help. If you live elsewhere please visit the NHS Find a Service website to find your local CAMHS service.

Having trouble sleeping, tantrums, feeling sad, worried about school or difficulties with friends? We listen to the worries and help you and your family work out how to make things better. Talking about your worries is called therapy; we can do this through games, quizzes, painting and other fun activities.

Our mental health can go up and down. You might be finding it hard to move past feeling low, anxious or sad. Mental health problems are more common than you think; there are lots of celebrities who have spoken about their mental health problems e.g. Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Zayn Malik, Stormzy and Justin Bieber.

If you're worried about your child's mental health, you are not alone. According to the Mental Health foundation, 1 in 10 young people experience mental health problem from the ages 5 to 16. We can provide assessment and treatment for your child, we also work with parents and families.

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Talking about what's bothering you can help to make your worries more manageable. If you're finding it hard to talk, there are lots of organisations where you can speak to someone confidentially. Click here for a list of helplines and websites.

We value what our young people have to say, or suggestions they may have on how we can improve our service. We have people focus groups, forums and fun events throughout the year that you can participate in.