Links
General Child and Family mental health Organizations :
- www.youngminds.org.uk
- www.hertsdirect.org.uk
- www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk
- www.kidsmentalhealth.org
- www.familylives.org.uk - A national charity offering support 7 days a week: Parentline 0808 800 2222
- www.mind.org.uk
- www.childpsychotherapy.org.uk
- www.understandingchildhood.net
- www.relate.org.uk
- www.familylinks.org.uk
- www.netdoctor.co.uk
- www.everychildmatters.co.uk
- www.youngcarers.net
- www.carersinherts.org.uk
- www.separatedfamiliesmatter.org.uk
- www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk - A free general health information site for families run by Great Ormond Street
- www.nice.org.uk - National Institute for Clinical Excellence for guidelines on best practice in mental health treatment.
- www.dfes.gov.uk - Department for children schools and families
- SPA – Single Point of Access for referrals to the NHS local CAMHS and over 17yrs Mental Health services - 0300 777 0707
- Hertfordshire Children’s Services – 0300 1234043
Counselling Services
- www.YouthTalk.org.uk - Counselling for teenagers in Hertfordshire
- The Base (London Colney) - counselling and advice for teenagers 01727 841841
- www.signpostcounselling.co.uk
- www.counselling-directory.org
- www.hyh.org.uk - Hertfordshire young homeless and under 16’s family mediation
- www.childpsychotherapy.org.uk
Parenting - Advice and Support in Hertfordshire
- www.familiesinfocus.co.uk
- www.familylives.org.uk - A national charity offering support 7 days a week
- Challenging Behavour Psychology Service: referral via CAMHS and Pediatricians
- Palms - Autistic Spectrum Diagnostic and Support Service: referral via NHS CAMHS, GP and Pediatricians
- www.hertsdirect.org/parentpartnership - information, advice and guidance in relation to your child’s special educational needs.
- www.vistastalbans.org.uk - parent and pupil support in schools
- www.Dadtalk.co.uk
- www.fatherhood.org
- www.netmums.com
- www.about.com (search parenting)
- www.kidsgrowth.com - The Family Chip System
- www.teenshealth.org
- www.angerplanet.co.uk
- www.5pointscale.com
- www.theparentconnection.org.uk - family mediation and issues relating to parenting after parting
Books
- 123 Magic
- Raising Boys Stephen Biddulph
- You tube: eHoweducation - search parenting
- You Tube for many other behaviour management clips.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- www.ocdaction.org.uk
- www.ocduk.org
- www.nhs.uk/conditions - cognitive behaviour therapy
- www.PeskyGnats.com - CBT Computer game, App and workbook
Books
- Breaking Free from OCD: A CBT Guide for Young People and their Families
- Overcoming Your Child’s Fears and Worries- a guide for parents in using CBT techniques
- What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck - A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD
Anxiety and depression
- www.getselfhelp.co.uk
- www.nopanic.org.uk
- www.mindful.org
- www.anxietybc.com
- www.Sam-app.org.uk
- www.thequietplaceproject.com
- Mindspace app
- Mood Gym app
- 5minrelax App
- Relax Sounds app
- www.annakaharris.com/mindfulness-for-children
Books
- What To Do When You Worry Too Much – a Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
- A Huge Bag of Worries - a story for younger children.
Autism
- www.harc-online.org.uk
- www.aspergers4herts.org
- www.add-vance.org - parenting advice and support
- www.autism.org.uk National Autistic Society.
- www.communitycare.co.uk
- Hertfordshire Autism Resource Center 01442 247046
- Hertfordshire Communications Disorders Team 01707 320697
- Hertfordshire Transitions Team for over 16yrs ASD, preparing to leave education
- Challenging Behavour Psychology Service: referrals via CAMHS and Paediatricians
- Palms - Autistic Spectrum Diagnostic and Support Service: referral via NHS CAMHS and Pediatricians
- www.hopeforautism.org
- The Lorna Wing Centre 020 8466 0098
- www.oasisonline.org.uk
- www.childbrain.com online ASD screening questionnaire
- www.wrongplanet.com
- www.bbc.co.uk Horizon 2013-2014 Living with Autism
- YouTube - eHoweducation search Parenting
Books
- The Complete Guide to Aspergers Syndrome Tony Attwood
- The Essential Difference Simon Baron Cohen
- The Autistic Spectrum Lorna Wing
- Autism A very short introduction Uta Frith
- Asperger Syndrome and difficult moments Myles and Southwick
- Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety Nick Dubin
- Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome Brenda Boyd
- Freaks Geeks and Asperger Syndrome Luke Jackson
- All Cats Have Aspergers
- The Red Beast - Controlling Anger in Children with Aspergers Syndrome By KI Al-Ghani
- Who moved My Cheese for Teens (about adjusting to change)
- Who Moved My Cheese for Adults (about adjusting to change)
ADHD
- www.ADDISS.co.uk - The National Attention Deficit Disorder information and support service
- www.Add-vance.org - Parenting advice and coaching
- www.aadduk.org - Adults with Attention deficit disorder
- www.hacsg.org.uk - Hyperactive Children’s support group
Books
- All Dogs Have ADHD
- The ADHD Autism Connection Diane Kennedy
Eating disorders
- www.b-eat.co.uk
- nationaleatingdisorders.org - parent’s toolkit
- www.kcl.ac.uk - type Eating disorders and toolkit-for-carers
- www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
- CAMHS via a referral from your GP
- www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
Books
- Help Your Child Beat an Eating Disorder
- Skills-based learning for caring for a loved one with an eating disorder: The New Maudsley Method
- Hunger for understanding: A workbook for Helping Young People to Understand and overcome Anorexia Nervosa
- Carbs and Cals
- Who moved My Cheese for Teens (about adjusting to change not specific to eating disorders)
- Who Moved My Cheese for Adults (about adjusting to change not specific to eating disorders)
Bullying
Book
- Bullying in School – Ken Rigby
Self-injury
Drugs and alcohol
- A-DASH adolescent drug and alcohol service for Hertfordshire
- www.al-anon.alateen.org
- www.CRI.org.uk - social care and health charity for families and individuals affected by drugs, alcohol, domestic abuse and antisocial behaviour.
- www.talktofrank.com - drugs awareness site for young people, parents/carers
- Frank helpline 0300 123 1110
- www.turning-point.co.uk
- www.adfam.org.uk - advice for families of alcohol and drug users.
Bereavement
- Hertfordshire Childhood Bereavement Service – 01442 218414
- www.abreathingspace.org
- www.cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk
- www.winstonswish.org.uk - Charity for bereaved children
Education
- www.hertsdirect.org.uk
- Hertfordshire Integrated Services for Learning 01707 320697
- www.hertsforlearning.co.uk
Helplines
- Parentline 0808 800 2222
- www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk Text: 0780 047 2908
- NHS Mental Health 01438 843322
- Childline 0800 1111
- Samaritans 08457 909090
- Frank 0300 123 6600 drug and alchohol advice and support
Self help
- www.getselfhelp.org.uk
- crash course psychology Youtube
- Mindspace app
- Mood Gym app
- Sam-app.org.uk - anxiety and depression
- You Tube for videos on a range of self-help topics
- 5minute relax app
- Relax Sounds app
- Confidence and inner strength app
- www.thedailygood.org.uk - for inspiring news
- www.mindful.org
- www.annakaharris.com/mindfulness-for-children
- www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk
Books
- Bullying in school Ken Rigby
- 123 Magic (behaviour management for young children)
- The Teenagers Guide to the Real World
- Raising Boys Stephen Biddulph
- Who moved My Cheese for Teens (about adjusting to change)
- Who Moved My Cheese for Adults (about adjusting to change)