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A poem for Children's Mental Health Week

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, News on 8th February, 2024

A poem for Children's Mental Health Week

It's Children’s Mental Health Week and we are highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing in young people. Malcolm Taylor, who was supported by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the past, has written a poem to mark the week. He said: "I like writing short stories and poems as...

Invisible disabilities: Conversation on ADHD and Autism

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, News on 30th October, 2023

In their latest piece on invisible disabilities, the Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) Equality Champions hear from Toby, a parent who is ADHD and autistic. Their daughter is also ADHD and autistic. Toby is gender nonconforming and uses the pronouns they/he. In a conversation with CFHD Participation Worker, Robin...

Spotlight On – Mental Health Support Team

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, News on 19th September, 2023

Spotlight On – Mental Health Support Team

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...

Lumi Nova app harnessing mobile gaming to offer therapeutic support for anxious children across Devon

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, Mental health, News on 19th September, 2023

Lumi Nova app harnessing mobile gaming to offer therapeutic support for anxious children across Devon

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...

Young people and anxiety

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in CAMHS, Mental health, News on 17th May, 2023

Young people and anxiety

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...

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