Mental health in children and younger people

Consultant CAMHS psychiatrist Dr Jemma Theivendran joins Tooba in talking about the challenges younger people may face regarding their mental health. She gives her insight into how we can better understand what some young people are going through, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode contains sensitive subject matter about self-harm and suicide. Make sure to leave any comments or questions on the Mind on the Matter instagram page! (https://bit.ly/3h3KO1S). Resources for young people: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/self-harm/ https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/downloads https://youngminds.org.uk/. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/.