Teenagers
Young patients and their therapists talk frankly about the mental health conditions affecting their generation. Recorded at the world-renowned Tavistock Centre in North London.
In this moving and insightful two part series for Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4, children and teenagers receiving treatment at the world renowned Tavistock Centre in London share their experience of living with mental health problems.
Over recent years the number of British children suffering from psychiatric illnesses has increased considerably and the age of presentation is falling. The Sunday Times has reported that the number of children admitted to hospital for self-harm, eating disorders and other psychological problems has doubled in four years. One in 10 five-to-16-year-olds has a mental health disorder, according to a 2014 Parliamentary task force report, and there has been a dramatic increase in demand for childhood and adolescent mental health services across the country.
In this programme, Dr. Juliet Singer goes inside the consulting room to speak to teenage patients, their parents and therapists about what's it's like to live with mental illness - including depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and anxiety - and how they are being treated.
The series explores why mental health problems among young people appear to be getting worse, with increased pressures from schools, parents, peer groups and social media.
Presenter: Juliet Singer
Producer: Melissa FitzGerald
A Blakeway production for Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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Support Organisations
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YoungMinds Parents’ Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday –Friday, 9.30am - 4pm)Ìý
selfharm.co.ukÌýsupports young people impacted by self harm and provides information and a moderated discussion board where you can ask questions and get support.Ìý
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Helpline (18+): 0345 634 1414
Youthline (under 25): 0345 634 7650 (Mon-Fri, 2-4)
PAPYRUS and HOPELineUK
If you’re a young person and you’re considering suicide, or you feel depressed or like you’re not coping with life, HOPELineUK, provided by the organisation PAPYRUS, is a confidential helpline service staffed by trained professionals who can give support, practical advice and information.
PAPYRUS can also offer help and advice if you’re concerned about someone you know.
Helpline: 0800 068 41 41
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Text 07786 209 697
Depression AllianceÌýbrings people together to end the loneliness and isolation of depression. Whether you’re currently going through a period depression or you’re supporting someone with depression, they can put you in touch with others who understand.
Friends in Need (a supportive community for people living with depression)
OCD ActionÌýprovides support and information for people with OCD, their families, carers and professionals.
Helpline: 0845 390 6232
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OCD-UKÌýprovides confidential, impartial information, advice and support to adults and children affected by OCD, help with accessing treatment, advocacy and community support.
Helpline: 0845 120 3778 (office hours)
Place2BEÌýprovides school-based mental health services, providing emotional and therapeutic support to children, their parents, teachers and school staff. Whether they are facing bereavement, family breakdown, domestic violence, trauma or bullying, Place2Be helps children to grow up with prospects rather than problems.
Phone: 020 7923 5500
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Dyslexia ActionÌýprovides support, assessments, learning tools and tuition for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
Phone: 01784 222 300
bibicÌýoffers practical help to families caring for children who have developmental difficulties. These include conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, brain injury and other conditions like dyslexia and Asperger’s syndrome that impact on learning and development. bibic therapists work closely with children, young people and their families to help them tackle challenges affecting their social, physical, communication and learning abilities.
Telephone: 01458 253344
TheSiteÌýis a digital lifeline for 16 to 25 year-olds. They provide non-judgmental support and information on everything from sex and exam stress to debt and drugs. TheSite’s straight-talking emotional support is available 24 hours a day. On TheSite you can chat about any issue on their moderated discussion boards and in their live chat room, browse over 2000 articles and videos full of facts you can trust, read about the experiences of other young people in their True Life section, or ask one of their trained advisors any question, whether that's about friends, dating, love or family life.
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Get ConnectedÌýis a free, confidential helpline for young people under 25 who need help but don't know where to turn. You can contact them by phone, email and web chat and they will help you with any problem you may have.
Helpline 0808 808 4994 (daily 11am-11pm)
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Family LivesÌýprovides help and support in all aspects of family life. They are there for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week through their website, helpline and online chat service.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation TrustÌý
Broadcasts
- Fri 4 Sep 2015 11:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
- Mon 16 Nov 2015 23:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4