Samaritans – 116 123
A charity providing a 24/7 national helpline for those considering suicide.
Childline Counsellor Chat
Chat with a counsellor now about whatever is worrying you.
Online CBT for Anxiety
Families can now access online resources for anxiety management thanks to the CAMHS early intervention team. This includes computerised CBT for parents that helps them to learn how to support children and young people with anxiety and recorded parent anxiety workshops. There are also links to CBT apps for anxiety and sleep that are suitable for young people.
Counselling Services
The CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) keeps an up to date list here:
Of particular note are Crossreach and the Edinburgh Psychology Services which are listed below.
CrossReach
Offers one to one counselling for all ages across Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Psychology
Telephone Educational Psychology provided by the City of Edinburgh Council
Relationship Counselling
A charitable organisation with a focus on relationship counselling.
Online Resources
There is a wealth of resources online to help support young people and their families cope with mental health problems.
The CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) keeps an up to date list here:
Apps for Mental Health
There are numerous excellent, free apps available to help with stress, anxiety and depression. The NHS has tested many of them and compiled a recommended list.
Recommended Reading
Reading about a condition helps improve understanding, perceptions and behavioural change.
CAMHS Melville Unit
If your child is suffering from a severe depressive illness and is contemplating suicide please phone the practice and let us know. We can then refer to this emergency service if appropriate.
CAMHS Unscheduled Care Melville Unit – 0131 312 0050