One of the most common mental health conditions seen in children and young people is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly referred to as ADHD.
ADHD is not a mental health disorder but a neurodevelopmental condition. It is a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that is more extreme than is typically observed in individuals at a similar stage of development. It is evident at a young age and the symptoms are evident in many different settings (for example, at school as well as at home).
Symptoms of ADHD include:
While ADHD-like symptoms are found in many people some of the time, in people with ADHD they are persistent over time and lead to difficulty with certain functions.
e-Resources
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with ORCHA to provide a library of safe and free apps to support young people’s mental health. These apps have been designed to help users to manage things that they might find difficult when experiencing low mood, anxiety, or stress. They work by teaching skills and strategies to manage these feelings in the moment, and to help reduce their impact in the future.
Browse the apps in the library here Young People's Mental Health Apps - Lancs & South Cumbria
Other apps:
TrainingBespoke training may be offered by your local Primary Mental Health Workers.
Other guidance
Further help or adviceIf you cannot find the help or advice you are searching for or you need other support for a child or young person, please contact your local CAMHS team.