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WHAT THIS PAGE COVERS
This page covers anger, ADHD, autistic, bereavement support, eating disordes, sleeping problems, suitable smartphone apps and books. If you need general help for an age group, please use the menu above
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Support for other conditions
You can self-refer to these services without seeing or speaking to a GP first. Click the image to go to the resource. = Recommended resource
Autism/ASD/ADHD Skip
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REFERRAL INFO
If you need information on autism/ASD or ADHD, please review the following resources.
If you wish to proceed with a referral, please let us know and we can initiate the process. For children, referrals are best made by the child's school
NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY Information and support
ADHD UK By people with ADHD for people with ADHD
RIPLEY NEURODIVERSITY HUB Four new community drop-in hubs opened for neurodiverse children and young people
Autism/ASD/ADHD: Adults
ADULTS: ADD ADHD SELF-REPORTING QUESTIONNAIRE Complete this questionnaire - if referral is required please write a detailed statement of your symptoms, concerns and impact on daily living, including work and relationships and what you have done about your condition and what you expect from a diagnosis
Autism/ASD/ADHD: Children
SCHOOL CAN MAKE REFERRALS
Your child's school should make these referrals and in fact are often better placed to provide more detailed information and to advocate for a child than the GP - if you have not yet approached your child's school, please do so now
CHILDREN: INFORMATION LEAFLET Information for young people and parents on the Single Point of Access (SPOA) to Neurodevelopmental Pathway
CHILDREN: PARENT/CARER QUESTIONNAIRE To be completed prior to any referral
CHILDREN: VANDERBILT QUESTIONNAIRE To be completed prior to any referral
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COUNSELLING Click the image above to visit our counselling page and self-refer
CAMHS Information on anger and aggression for parents
DERBYSHIRE TEEN HEALTH Information on anger for teens
MIND Coping with long-term anger
MIND Treatment and support
Bereavement Skip
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You can self-refer to these services without seeing or speaking to a GP first. Click the image to go to the resource. = Recommended resource
CHILD BEREAVEMENT UK Helps children and young people (up to the age of 25) and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies - call 0800 02 888 40
CHILDHOOD BEREAVEMENT NETWORK Hub for supporting bereaved children and young people - click to find local support near you
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE National agency dedicated to helping people through loss - call 01332 332098
DERBYSHIRE BEREAVEMENT HUB Local services for people in Derbyshire who have been bereaved
GOOD GRIEF TRUST All the help and hope in one place to support those who have lost a loved one
HOPE AGAIN Supporting young people living after loss
SANDS Support for anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby - call 0808 164 3332
SOBS Peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss - call 0300 111 5065
TREETOPS HOSPICE Offer counselling and emotional support to adults, children and young people who are dealing with a life-limiting illness or bereavement, free of charge - call 0115 949 1264
WINSTON'S WISH Provides free digital bereavement information and support for children and young people who are grieving the death of someone important to them
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Click the image above to visit our bereavement support page
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You can self-refer to these services without seeing or speaking to a GP first. Click the image to go to the resource. = Recommended resource
BEAT EATING DISORDERS Support and information for patients and families - call 0808 801 0677
FIRST STEPS Eating disorder charity, working throughout the UK, providing care and support for children and their families, young people and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders
FREED BEECHES Eating disorder service, free self-referral service for adults and adolescents aged 14+ who are suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)
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You can self-refer to these services without seeing or speaking to a GP first. Click the image to go to the resource. = Recommended resource
TOP TIP
If you are unable to sleep, lying there in bed all night, worrying about not sleeping, thinking about things or creating scenarios, or clock watching, is not going to help and is probably the worst thing you can do when trying to restore a normal sleep habit.
If you can't sleep, get out of the bed, in fact, get out of the bedroom, and do something else non-stimulating, like read a book, watch something on TV, listen to some calming music, have a milky or malty drink (not tea/coffee or hot chocolate). Then try again when sleepy.
You might need to repeat this several times a night, and repeatedly over days. It takes hard work over weeks to restore a normal sleep habit.
Try the self-care tips below.
You are not alone in suffering with this issue. About a third of the population can have sleep problems at any one time. Sleep problems have become extremely common since the pandemic. Most people fall asleep within about 10-20 minutes of their head hitting the pillow. If you are consistently lying there for longer periods of time then you might have a sleep problem.
Please note that we do not prescribe sleeping tablets (hypnotics) as first-line therapy. We recommend that any patient suffering with sleep issues to try self-care in the first instance with the aim of restoring a normal sleep habit. The following tips might prove useful:
Self-care
- Adopt a good sleep habit - try to start unwinding an hour before bed, and go to bed at a reasonable and consistent time and when you are tired
- Use calming therapies or enjoy quieter activities before bedtime, such as muscle relaxation, yoga, deep breathing, listening to soothing music, or reading a book
- Ensure your environment is suitable - not too hot, not too cold, no noise or distractions, no bright lights
- Make sure you train your brain into accepting that your bed is just for sleep - not eating, working, watching TV, playing computer games or socialising on the phone
- Avoid devices - blue light affects sleep hormone production, the exception to this might be a screenless smart speaker that plays ambient sounds to aid sleep
- Avoid stimulants before bed like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, coca-cola, cigarettes
- Avoid excessive alcohol - whilst alcohol makes you sleepy, it affects the quality of sleep
- Exercise regularly - but avoid it just before bed
- Try not to nap during the day
- Consider counselling to explore some of the reasons why you might be having trouble sleeping
- If you do feel you need some medication to help, please ask at the pharmacy in the first instance
Resources
COUNSELLING Click the image above to visit our counselling page and self-refer
HEALTH VISITOR Click the image above to visit our health visitor page (to discuss sleep issues in your preschool child)
NHS 10 tips to beat insomnia
NHS Healthy sleep tips for children
NHS How much sleep do children need?
NHS Sleep problems in young children
NHS Sleep tips for teenagers
SLEEP PROBLEMS Recommended patient leaflet on sleep
UCL Sleep hygiene (good sleep habits)
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ACTIVE 10 APP Records every minute of walking you do, helps you set goals and gives you tips to boost your activity
BREATHE APP Built-in app in Apple Watch that encourages you to set aside a few minutes a day to relax and focus on your breathing
CALM APP For sleep, meditation and relaxation
CALM HARM APP Free app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm
COUCH TO 5K APP Takes you from no fitness to being able to run 5k in just 9 weeks
HEADSPACE APP Meditation app that teaches life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness
INSIGHT TIMER APP App to build healthy habits and create a wellbeing routine that works for you
MEDITO APP Courses to help you develop your practice, including a 30-day challenge. It also includes a sleep section with sounds, stories and meditations to help you drift off to a peaceful slumber.
REFLECTLY APP Journal utilizing artificial intelligence to help you structure and reflect upon your daily thoughts and problems - your personal mental health companion
STAY ALIVE APP For those at risk of suicide and people worried about someone
SMILING MIND APP Versatile and practical mental fitness toolkit, designed for minds of all ages and stages and helping you learn the skills that promote mental wellbeing and create the habits to thrive
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LITTLE CBT WORKBOOK Step-by-step guide to gaining control of your life (Dr Michael Sinclair and Dr Belinda Hollingsworth)
MINDFULNESS A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world (Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman)
OVERCOMING ANXIETY Self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques (Helen Kennerley)
THE SLEEP BOOK How to sleep well every night (Dr Guy Meadows)
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU WORRY TOO MUCH Kid's guide to overcoming anxiety (Dawn Huebner)
SELF-REGULATION WORKBOOK FOR TEENS Coping skills and cbt exercises for teens to improve self-control, master emotions, resist impulsive behavior and ... when feeling down (Emily Carter)
READING WELL FOR MENTAL HEALTH Helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences, available to borrow from your local library, selected titles are also available to borrow as e-books and audiobooks
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We are an armed forces veteran-friendly accredited practice.
VETERANS Click the image above to visit our specific support for veterans