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Anxiety and Depression in Young People (help article by Bridget McLay aged 15)

by Bridget McLay

In the UK, 1 in 6 young people (aged 5-16) struggle with their mental health. This means that although you may not see it or recognise it, the chances are if you are suffering from a mental health issue like depression or anxiety, someone around you is too. As a…

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For urgent help with mental health in North Somerset

ADULTS

Samaritans 116 123
Urgent help for mental health 111
AWP Switchboard (9am-5pm) 01225 325687
Social Work Emergency Duty Team 01454 615165

OR go to “I need help now AWP” on Google https://www.awp.nhs.uk/contact-us/help-emergency AWP’s 24-hour help line. on 0800 9539599

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

AWP NHS Trust https://www.awp.nhs.uk/camhs/help-now

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