Mental Health: Children and Young People
A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health and refers to the way they think, feel and behave.
Children and young people, just like adults, can experience mental health problems including depression, self-harm, anxiety disorders and eating disorders.
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It is important to seek professional help from a GP or school if you feel like a child is not coping well and it is beginning to impact on their daily life.
There are a wide variety of services in Sunderland that can support a child with their mental health and wellbeing. Some services are open to everyone in the community, and others may have eligibility criteria.