Mental Health
There are many reasons why you might feel low at some point in your life. Any event or experience could lead to sadness or mental health difficulties. Sometimes it’s possible to feel low without there being an obvious reason.
If you are in a mental health crisis or sharing ideologies indicative of suicide; contact 999 immediately.
Local support from Luton CAMHS is contactable on:
Telephone: NHS on 111 and ask for ‘Option 2’
More information can be found online at https://camhs.elft.nhs.uk/Crisis-Support
If you are struggling with your mental health; please talk to a member of staff at School or visit the safeguarding office. The school has a dedicated Mental Health Lead, Ms E Lloyd-Hepden, who is able to provide pupils with support surrounding all aspects of their mental health and wellbeing.
Email: elloydhepden@leamanorhighschool.org
You will be listened to and believed
We will talk through support and strategies which may be helpful for you in managing your mental health.
Emotional Wellbeing (Depression/Suicidal Thoughts/Low Mood)
When you are experiencing a low mood, some of the feelings may feel like: (not exhaustive list):
- Sad, anxious or panicky
- More tired than usual or being unable to sleep
- Angry or frustrated
- Low on confidence or self-esteem
A low mood often gets better after a short period however if this is on going for more than a few days; please talk to a family member or a member of staff at School.
We will talk through support and strategies which may be helpful for you in managing your mood.
Other places to access support:
Luton’s Young person’s Sanctuary
Luton’s Young person’s Sanctuary offer support for young people (14-17yrs) who are experiencing severe mental distress or crisis. They offer weekly drop in’s
Location: ResoLUTiONs, 89 Castle Street, Luton LU1 3AJ
Available: Monday through to Sunday (except Tuesdays) 4pm – 10pm
Location: Luton Wellbeing Centre, 46-56 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5BP
Available: Tuesday only - 4pm – 10pm
Website: https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/crisis-support/young-persons-sanctuary-luton/
CHUMS
CHUMS Mindjurny App is a fantastic resource providing pre-recorded workshops to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for children, young people, parents and carers.
SHOUT
SHOUT is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service.
Available: any day, any time
Telephone: Text SHOUT to 85258.
There are also free accessible CAMHS Podcasts available at: https://camhstalk.blubrry.net/
Anxiety
When you are experiencing anxiety; some of the feelings may present like: (not exhaustive list):
- A lot of negative thoughts, or keep, thinking that bad things are going to happen
- Starting to avoid everyday activities
- Feeling nervous, restless or tense, having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.
- Having an increased heart rate, breathing rapidly, sweating, trembling, feeling weak or tired
- Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.
Anxiety can pass quite quickly however if this is on going for a longer period or impacting your health; please talk to a family member or a member of staff at School.
We will talk through support and strategies which may be helpful for you in managing your anxiety.
Other places to access support:
Luton’s Young person’s Sanctuary
Luton’s Young person’s Sanctuary offer support for young people (14-17yrs) who are experiencing severe mental distress or crisis. They offer weekly drop in’s
Location: ResoLUTiONs, 89 Castle Street, Luton LU1 3AJ
Available: Monday through to Sunday (except Tuesdays) 4pm – 10pm
Location: Luton Wellbeing Centre, 46-56 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5BP
Available: Tuesday only - 4pm – 10pm
Website: https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/crisis-support/young-persons-sanctuary-luton/
Youthscape
Open-access community youth projects, with an after-school 'drop-in' at the centre.
Address: Bute Mills, 74 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
Phone: 01582 877220
Website: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/ys-luton/thrive-luton
SHOUT
SHOUT is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service.
Available: any day, any time
Telephone: Text SHOUT to 85258.
Eating Disorders
People with eating disorders use disordered eating behaviour as a way to cope with difficult situations or feelings.
When you are experiencing disordered eating; some of the feelings may present like: (not exhaustive list):
- limiting the amount of food eaten
- eating very large quantities of food at once
- getting rid of food eaten through unhealthy means (e.g. making themselves sick, misusing laxatives, fasting, or excessive exercise), or a combination of these behaviours.
Disordered eating can have a serious impact on your physical health. We would encourage you to talk to a family member or a member of staff at School as soon as possible.
We will talk through support which may be helpful for you in managing your eating behaviours and feelings.
Where to get support:
Community Eating Disorder Service (Bedfordshire and Luton)
CEDS provide support people to a life worth living and improve health for people in our population, via reduced eating disorder symptoms and distress, and improved functioning and safety.
Available: Monday – Friday – 9am – 5pm
Telephone: 01582 293333
Email: elt-tr.eatingdisorder.service@nhs.net
Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/community-eating-disorder-service-bedfordshire-and-luton
BEAT - Eating disorders support
BEAT encourage and empower people to get help quickly, because the sooner someone starts treatment, the greater their chance of recovery.
Available: any day, any time
Telephone: 0808 801 0677
Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Website: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Caraline
Caraline offer specific eating disorder support and can be contacted for self-referrals.
Available: Monday – Friday – 9am – 5pm
Phone: 01582 457474
Website: https://caraline.com/
Body Positive
This is a free phone app you can download to help build a positive relationship with food and your body.
Visit the Website to download: https://bebodypositive.org.uk/
Bereavement
May feel like:
Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. May include changes in behaviours, lack of concentration or confidence, regression (wetting the bed, afraid of the dark) increased anxiety (separation anxiety) low self-esteem, mood swings, crying, angry outbursts, becoming withdrawn / isolated, sleep disturbances.
Please visit the LMHS Safeguarding Team as we can talk through with you some support which may be helpful.
Where to get support:
Bereavement advice service
https://www.bereavementadvice.org/
Cruse bereavement support
https://www.cruse.org.uk
Grief encounter support
https://www.griefencounter.org.uk
At a Loss bereavement support service
https://www.ataloss.org
Winston’s Wish bereavement support
https://www.winstonswish.org
CHUMS bereavement support
https://chums.uk.com