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This leaflet provides information and support for approaching sensitive conversations regarding mental ill health

Coping with stress – Information for young people – British Sign Language (BSL)

Information about the Liaison and Diversion Service which works with people when they come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Cumbria Psychiatric Liaison Team provides assessment of mental health, and treatment of any mental health issues, to people attending a general hospital. Although we are employed by the mental health trust and not the general hospital, we work very closely with the general hospital team

Easy read information about dance movement therapy, what it is and how it can help you.

An easy read leaflet for people with learning disabilities about the Sunderland Learning Disability Community Treatment Team dementia assessment service.

A guide for people who are worried their partners may be depressed or those whose partner has already been diagnosed. It can help you understand depression better and learn what you can do to help.

This guide aims to help you cope with depression. It explains what depression is, what can cause it and some of the signs and symptoms you may experience if you are depressed. it has information on what treatments are available and how you can help yourself. Available in audio, easy to read and British Sign Language (BSL).

DoLS ensures people who cannot consent to their care arrangements in a care home or hospital are protected if those arrangements deprive them of their liberty. Arrangements are assessed to check they are necessary and in the person’s best interests. Representation and the right to challenge a deprivation are other safeguards that are part of DoLS.

DBT is a form of psychological therapy that is used to help people who are experiencing difficult emotions and stresses. It involves accepting that you have these thoughts and putting in place strategies to cope with them. This leaflet outlines what the therapy involves and describes the modules taught in DBT in community and inpatient children and young peoples services.