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If you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you are a parent / carer and want to support someone who's struggling. Links for life has lots of hints, tips, resources and local and national services to help.

Mental Health: children and young people

Support advice and service for children and young peoples mental health.

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Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, below you will find links to a number of trusted websites. These websites have lots of information that will help you get the support that you need. Did you know the Initial response service provides 24 hour access to mental health care, advice, support and treatment. By calling one telephone number 0303 123 1145, a member of the team will speak to you and discuss your current mental health needs.

Mental wellbeing

Online Self Help guides available to download

Sunderland Talking Therapies we offer a number of therapies, classes and groups to help with a range of common mental health difficulties.

Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Visit wellbeinginfo to help manage your health and wellbeing, and find out what support around you

Sunderland Counselling Service are proud to be part of a team that offers Step Two Low Intensity Interventions at Sunderland Talking Therapies. We provide Guided Self Help, Computerised CBT and Group

An independent charity, supporting local people for positive mental health

Directory of websites and services to support with your mental health

Washington Mind’s mission is to work in partnership with our community to promote recovery and improve mental health and wellbeing

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS trust are dedicated to supporting the mental health of you and your family both before and after pregnancy. If you require an emergency response or urgent mental health support please use the following:·       For emergency help please call 999.·       For urgent mental health support call the Crisis Team on 0800 652 2867 or text 07889 036 280 if you have communication difficulties. South Tyneside and Sunderland Maternity Mental Health ServicesPregnancy can be a challenging time with many emotions. We also know that difficult experiences can sometimes arise during pregnancy and birth. Please reach out to people close to you, but sometimes it is easier to talk to someone outside of your family. There are services within the hospital setting in Sunderland and South Tyneside offering information and support.There are four services available in the Sunderland and South Tyneside Maternity Mental Health Service (1) the Obstetric Mental Health Antenatal Clinic, (2) Maternal Mental Health Services (3) Birth Reflections Service, and (4) Forever Cherished Bereavement Support. All of these services offer planned appointments for mental support in an emergency please call 999 Obstetric Mental Health Antenatal ClinicThis includes a mixed team of doctors and specialist mental health midwives. The clinic supports people with pre-existing mental health difficulties or those that are newly arising in pregnancy.  A referral to this clinic can made by a community midwife following assessment. Maternal Mental Health ServiceA small team of psychologists and one midwife who specialise in supporting people with mental health difficulties. The team supports women and birthing people with difficulties related to Trauma, Loss, and/or Fear during their maternity experience. The service hopes to offer support throughout all aspects of maternity care from pregnancy planning, during pregnancy, and up to 12 months after birth.  Please see the website below or telephone – 0191 569 9698 ext. 4969 Birth ReflectionsAn opportunity to discuss your birth experience with a midwife. The midwife will review your notes prior to the session and answer any queries you may have. Forever Cherished Bereavement SupportThe Bereavement Team is responsible for offering immediate and long-term emotional support, information and practical guidance to those who:·       Experience loss in pregnancy from 14 weeks onwards or in the new born period·       Support during a subsequent pregnancy which can be an anxious time·       Onward referral to Maternal Mental Health Service if required Mini Minds and MeAre you a new Mam with a child under 1 and struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or stress? NHS Sunderland Talking Therapies offer a psychoeducational class targeted towards improving emotional wellbeing during the perinatal period. The service is effective, confidential and free. Please find more information at on the Sunderland Talking Therapies website below.

This is a six-week course facilitated by two of our practitioners. We will help you develop new  strategies using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help you manage any current difficulties.

Mental health in the perinatal period (during pregnancy and the year after birth)

Designed to help reduce anxiety during pregnancy after loss

At Sunderland Talking Therapies we offer a number of therapies, classes and groups to help with a range of common mental health difficulties.

Supporting families through miscarriage, still birth and child loss.

Information around bonding with your baby bump, pregnancy wellbeing, labour and more.

Maternal mental health services, birth reflection and bereavement services

Childbirth is a unique time in a persons life, it may be that during this time your birth didn’t go as you had hoped or expected.

We have a Bereavement Lead Midwife in post, supported by a bereavement team and care is provided 24/7.

New Mam with a child under 1 and struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or stress?

Welcome to our maternity service.  Our maternity team has lots of experience in what they do.  They will be here for you throughout your pregnancy.  Our aim is to make sure you get excellent care.

Worrying about money can affect your mental wellbeing and our ability to manage money can be difficult with the increasing cost-of-living pressures. Find out how to look after your mental health when dealing with money issues, plus get money advice including where to get more support if needed in the links below. Did you know that if you are pregnant or have children, whether you are in or out of work Together for children have there own employment advisors, please contact your local hub for more support.

Money advice

Sunderland Council financial wellbeing support hub.

So, you’re going to be a Dad? Or are you already are one? Congratulations!You will no doubt be feeling nervous and excited, but don’t worry there is plenty of support out there!Check out the links below but also the activities' in your local family hub.

A guide for new fathers from mental health org

Ha'way the dads

DigiDAD is an online E-Learning platform full of father friendly content.

It’s the essential guide for new dads, developed with the NHS.

Tips and advice to help you navigate parenthood and bond with your baby.

DAD info is Europe’s largest advice and support website for fathers.

Online guide to our maternity service.  Our maternity team has lots of experience in what they do.  They will be here for you throughout your pregnancy.

North East Young Dads and Lads Project - Dads care too!

At ANDYSMANCLUB, we want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives.