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How are teens coping with anxiety during lockdown and is the pandemic exacerbating existing mental health issues? We look at what signs to look for and where to go for help if your teen is suffering from anxiety.

For more information and advice:

National support:

Young Minds’ help with anxiety: https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/conditions/anxiety/

Young Minds’ Parents Helpline: Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)

For England-wide mental health services and support (11-25 years), including advice on depression, relationships, bullying and anxiety, please visit: www.findgetgive.com

If you are in a crisis and looking for support, please visit: www.findgetgive.com/crisis/

The Children’s Society advice on anxiety: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/anxiety

Support in Sussex:

Brighton & Hove wellbeing service: https://www.brightonandhovewellbeing.org

CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services) in East Sussex: 01323 464222 - Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. Email: 0-19.SPOA@eastsussex.gov.uk

East Sussex helpline for parents and carers of young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability), available during school and setting closure period. Leave your name, telephone number and brief description of the kind of you support you need: 01273 481967

West Sussex educational psychology service community call-back, available during school and setting closure period: https://westsussex.local-offer.org/information_pages/609-educational-psychology-service-community-call-back

Health in Mind, NHS organisation providing courses and therapies to help with stress, anxiety and low mood in East Sussex https://www.healthinmind.org.uk

For a list of all Brighton and Hove services (11-25 years) please search: www.wheretogofor.co.uk

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