Children & Young People
South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service aims to help people experiencing mild to moderately severe mental health problems. In our Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team (CAMHS) we offer support and advice to help young people learn skills to manage the way they feel.
Who we support
We support children and young people within the following age ranges:
- Early Years (0-5 years)
- Children (6-13 years)
- Young People (14-17 years)
- Young Adults (18-25 years)
What we support with
We offer evidence-based treatments for a variety of common mental health issues, these may include:
- Low Mood and Depression
- Worry and Anxiety
- Controlling Anger
- Bereavement/Loss
- Bullying
- Eating Difficulties
- Self-Harming Behaviours
- Relationship & Family Difficulties
We aim to help children and young people at the earliest possible stage, in order to support children, young people and families to develop skills and promote positive wellbeing and reduce the risk of further distress.
Working in partnership
We have excellent links with schools, GP’s, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Paediatricians, and other Specialist Services. We also form part of a larger group of professionals who specialise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health provision.
Want to make a referral?
If you are a parent or carer for a child, or a young person (aged 16 and over), you can make a self-referral to this service.