Seeking mental health advice
I can explain where to go for physical and mental health advice and how to assess what is appropriate for my needs.
Seeking mental health advice
I can explain where to go for physical and mental health advice and how to assess what is appropriate for my needs.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Physical and mental health are closely connected.
- Mental health support is available from a range of trusted sources.
- It’s important to match support to your individual needs.
- Online advice should be from credible and safe sources.
- Supporting friends with mental health concerns requires knowing when to involve trusted adults.
Keywords
Mental health - the health of our minds and emotions
Self-referral - in this context, when a person seeks support without needing a professional to refer them
CAMHS - stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, the NHS service that supports young people up to their 18th birthday with their mental health
Trusted - a person or organisation that is reliable, safe and honest, and we can believe their advice
Common misconception
You should only ask for mental health support in a crisis.
Mental health support is for anyone, at any time; seeking help early can stop issues from becoming crises.
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- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
the process of signing up with a GP or dental practice
a medical or dental examination to identify any health issues
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
an inspection of the appearance and feel of areas of the body
to observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over time
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
the health of our minds and emotions
when a person seeks support without needing a professional referral
a person or organisation that is reliable, safe and honest