THE OPEN MINDED CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH

THE OPEN MINDED CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CAMHS) DR SHAR ON H ART COUN SEL LI NG PSYCHO LO GIST

THE OPEN MINDED CAMHS TEAMS IN CAMDEN The Open Minded Community CAMHS Teams is a highly determined and enthusiastic service, offering support to Children and Young People and their families across North and South Camden. North Camden Communi ty Team Mental Health Suppor t Team South Camden Communi ty Team

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO The Open Minded Community CAMHS Teams Ø We are built up of a range of professionals: psychologists, psychotherapists, family therapists, psychiatrists, nurses and school practitioners. Ø We offer a range of treatments, for example, individual psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychology, family therapy and medication. We also offer group therapy and whole class interventions. We also offer consultations to schools regarding any concerns and consider how best to support young people within and outside of schools. If alternative support is required, we discuss these with the children and families we see and consider other services that may meet their needs.

WHO WE SUPPORT Children, Young People and Families across Camden We offer help for a wide range of issues and emotional well-being needs, from mild to severe difficulties, which can include the following: Ø Anxiety Ø Low mood Ø Difficulties at school Ø Difficulties with relationships that are affecting the children and young peoples’ mental health.

WHERE WE WORK The Open Minded CAMHS Teams work in the following range of locations: Ø North Camden Clinic – Tavistock and Portman Clinic – Belsize Park NW 3 Ø South Camden Clinic – Ampthill Square, Eversholt Street NW 1 Ø Majority of Primary and Secondary Schools across Camden We receive referrals for children and young people from the following sources: Ø GP Referral Ø School Referral Ø Self-Referral

DURING COVID-19 Ø CAMHS and MHST services have been working hard to continue to provide all services (individual, family and group support) remotely to young people and families. Face-to-face support has also been offered when this has been required and necessary. Ø The MHST has been focused on running online groups around experiences of anxiety and the challenges of transitions, in particular with the transition from primary to secondary schools. Ø For parents, the MHST have also offered workshops on self-care, routines, the relationship between the children and parents, and supporting child worries.

OPEN MINDED CAMHS SERVICE CONTACT North Camden Community Team and Mental Health Support Team 020 8938 2232 North. Camden. Admin@Tavi-Port. nhs. uk The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust 120 Belsize Lane, London, NW 3 5 BA South Camden Community Team and Mental Health Support Team 020 8938 2700 South. Camden. ADMIN@tavi-port. nhs. uk The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Ampthill Square, 219 Eversholt Street London NW 1 1 DR

RESOURCES AND HELPFUL TOOLS General Øhttp: //youngmind. org. uk/ Øhttps: //educationinmind. org. uk/ Øhttps: //emergingminds. org. uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID 19_advice-for-parents-andcarers_20. 3_. pdf Øhttps: //youngminds. org. uk/find-help/for-parents/supporting-your-child-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ Specific Øhttps: //youngminds. org. uk/media/3673/anxiety-updated-dec-2019. pdf Øhttps: //www. nhs. uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/anxiety-in-children/ Ø https: //www. mentalhealth. org. uk/sites/default/files/anxious_child. pdf Øhttps: //youngminds. org. uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-supportdepression-and-low-mood/

Camden Early Help An Introduction

A. Early Help is for…… 3. Any family with children aged 0 -19 B. The people who can help early are…. . 5. Everyone! We can all help by looking after each other C. Early Help is…… 1. Voluntary – I can choose whether to have it or not D. If I want early help services I can…. . 2. Ring up or email myself or ask someone I trust to do it for me E. Early help is about helping with…. . 4. Whatever is causing the family to feel overwhelmed or distressed

Early Help is. . . v The bit between feeling ok with the world and needing social care v For any family with children aged 0 -19 v For families who are finding life issues are starting to feel a bit overwhelming v Helping a family so that small things don’t become big things v Sometimes it’s about making sure big things feel more manageable

Early Help is. . . v A family can choose whether to have early help or not v Sometimes services ‘help early’ v Sometimes friends, family, neighbours and community ‘help early’ v What matters is that families feel they can say ‘I’m not ok’ – and that they have someone to say it to who will listen and help

Camden Children and Families Contact Service 020 7974 3317 Email: LBCMASHadmin@camden. gov. uk And ask for an Early Help Coordinator If you’re feeling anxious about your child If you and your family want to make a change If you know a family who you think might welcome a little help If the family, and their natural network, think they need some extra help or support

Integrate d Early Years Service Youth Early Help First Stop Early Help Integrated Early Years – a range of help, support and activities for families who are expecting a child or who have children aged 0 -5 First Stop Early Help – a team of family workers who will work alongside you for up to 12 weeks Families in Focus – a team of family workers who will work alongside you for 6 -12 months Transform ation Team Families In Focus Transformation Team – a team of family workers who will work alongside you for 12 months + Youth Early Help – a range of help and support for families who have children aged 13+

AN ADDED OFFER DURING COVID FAMILY CHECK-IN SERVICE • Twice a week telephone call with a family • Problem solve, connect with the right services and support, some extra TLC • For families with low-level needs who wouldn’t need formal family support casework • Parents can self refer, or you can refer for them • For safeguarding concerns or requests formal early help support, please contact Children and Families Contact Service at LBCMASHadmin@camden. gov. uk or 0207 974 3317 as you would normally do • Links to the Family Check In Service referral form will be sent to you straight after the training

BUT There are lots of other Camden organisations who can help early too (this is just a selection!) Give us a call and we’ll help you figure out which one you think would be most helpful

A Recap on those 5 Messages Early help in Camden is for…. . any family with children aged 0 -19 The people who can ‘help early’ are…… Everyone! We can all help by looking after each other and giving practical and emotional support Early help is…… Voluntary – I can choose whether to have it or not If I want early help services I can…. . Ring up or email myself or ask someone I trust to do it for me – the number is 0207 974 3317 and the email is LBCMASHadmin@camden. gov. uk Early help is about helping with……. Whatever is causing me and my family to feel overwhelmed, distressed or worried