Social emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties can bring many challenges. It can make it difficult to:
Those with SEMH needs might have emotional outbursts, low self-esteem, and struggle making friends. These issues may cause challenging behaviours.
If you or your child are struggling, please know you are not alone. You will find plenty of information and advice on this page, including people you can talk to.
If you or someone you know is suicidal, you should call NHS 111 or 999. You can also contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or by emailing jo@samaritans.org.
Speak to someone about mental health problems
It can be helpful to share any difficulties with friends or family. If you prefer, you can also call, email, or message any of these helplines for one-to-one chats or counselling:
Here are more mental health helplines that might be useful for you.
What if I am struggling to manage mine or someone else's mental health?
If you are concerned or struggling to manage a mental health difficulty, you can discuss it with:
It is important to get help and support as early as possible. This can reduce the chances of mental health difficulties getting worse.
Who it is for
For children and young people:
How they can help
How to access the support
Who it is for
For young people and adults having mental health problems
How they can help
Give help with:
How to access the support
Visit the Mental Health Recovery Support Outreach Team page to learn more.
Who it is for
For people with:
How they can help
How to access the support
Self-referral by completing and emailing the form found on the Dynamic Support Register page.
