Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, News on 19th September, 2023
We spoke to Holly Billington, Service Manager within Children and Family Health (CFHD), covering Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in schools and the community across Devon and Torbay. She told us about the purpose of her team, what she enjoys most about the role and what motivates her. What is the main...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, Mental health, News on 19th September, 2023
As children return to school after the long summer break, some may feel anxious about starting in a new classroom, learning different subjects or making friends. Our Mental Health Support Teams (part of Children and Family Health Devon) have partnered with BFB Labs to offer free access to the digital therapeutic...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, Mental health, News on 17th May, 2023
Some stress and anxiety are normal responses to everyday demands and can help our brains and bodies be ready to respond to our busy lives. However, significant pressures facing young people in their schooling, home and social lives can lead to levels of anxiety or anxious behaviours that start to...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, News on 11th May, 2023
Children and Family Health Devon are pleased to announce that the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) have been working alongside BFB-Labs and will be continuing to offer the “Lumi-Nova – Tales of Courage” app. Lumi-Nova is supported through NICE guidelines. The app was rolled out for use across North Devon last year and is...
Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, News on 21st April, 2023
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) recently worked alongside Paignton Academy and our Communications Team to create two short films to raise awareness of how they support young people in schools and colleges. The films feature staff from MHST, which is part of Children and Family Health Devon's CAMHS team. Sam...