You have a teenager

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And just like that your child has joined the rollercoaster of teenage years! 

Being a teenager can be a time of them pushing boundaries and buttons, testing ‘your limits’, and for both you and them a struggle to find common ground. As they begin to make their own choices without checking or asking, living their life the way they feel they want to it can be a challenging time for everyone.

Being a parent of a teenager might not always feel like an honour, but it is. You have raised a tiny human into an almost fully fledged adult and you are watching them find their way forward.

You might not always agree with their choices they make but continue to try to communicate with them.

Take a step back and see how far they, and you, have come and be proud of your journey so far.

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If you have concerns, make sure you talk to a healthcare professional.

You can contact the 0-19 admin hub by live chat or by giving the team a call on: 0800 170 7055 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm).

If you have any concerns or are worried about how you are feeling please don’t hesitate to contact The Mental Health Number where helpful Mental Health Navigators are on hand to support you, signpost you to help for you.

Your emotional wellbeing

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Espresso Yourself - wellbeing cafe for teens

Espresso Yourself - wellbeing cafe for teens

Safety

Safety

Puberty

Puberty

Responsive parenting

Responsive parenting

Immunisations in secondary school

Immunisations in secondary school

Video resources

Video resources

Asthma

Asthma

Pica - a guide for parents, carers and teachers

Pica - a guide for parents, carers and teachers

Support

There are lots of services in Northamptonshire ready to support you. To get you started did you know you can:

  • Text a school nurse - for friendly, helpful advice on almost any health questions you have. This service is designed for 11- to 19-year-olds: 07507 329 600 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Find out more Children's 0-19 Services

Mental health support from NHFT:

  • Live chat about your mental health - talk to us on CAMHS live 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday

  • Phone about your mental health - the consultation line for parents, carers, young people and professionals is available 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 170 7055

  • Visit an Espresso Yourself Cafe - no need to book an appointment, just pop in and chat to the teams about how things are going for you. Find out more on Espresso Yourself Cafe

If you are in a crisis, at risk of self-harm or suicide - the CAMHS crisis team is open 24/7 and can be accessed by calling 0800 170 7055

Or: 

  1. Text Shout to 85258 at any time day or night. You can find out more by accessing the Give a Shout website 
  2. If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help

Check out all NHFT services for young people

 

We have also gathered together some really useful organisations and services that are here to support you, your parents / the person who cares for you.

Click on any of the headings to see a full list of the services available.

Please note NHFT provide this list of services for information and does not have a responsibility for any of the services offered outside of the organisation.

 

  • Emotional support
  • Your mental health
  • Family support
  • Special needs support
  • ADHD, ASD and autism services
  • Money and daily life advice
  • Carers
  • More services