With You - Mind and Body in Kent
About this service
Mind and Body supports children and young adults aged 13 - 17 who are self-harming, at risk of self-harming or struggling with their mental wellbeing.
Our Mind and Body programme teaches healthy coping strategies and helps young people to find new positive ways to manage their emotions as well as difficult thoughts and feelings. We run the programme with small groups in education settings and in the community.
We also provide support and advice to parents, carers and professionals working with young people to help you be the best support you can be.
Mind and Body is for you if you are:
- Aged 13-17 living in Kent
- Finding it difficult to manage your emotions and / or worried about self-harm
- Keen to make positive changes in your life
Service type
This service offers support in person, online, and by telephone.
This service is provided by a charity or a community group.
Catchment restrictions
Aged 13-17 living in Kent.
Criteria
- All criteria must be met to be able to accept the referral. Please tick to confirm that the young person meets the following:
- Aged 13 – 17 years old
- Associated with Kent, attend education in Kent or are registered with a Kent GP
- Able and willing to work within a group setting
- Involved in or potentially vulnerable to self harming behaviours
- Appropriate for early intervention (i.e. not presenting with immediate risk)
- Not taken any steps to end life within the past month. Note: we cannot accept people who have had suicidal intent or attempts in this time frame
- Consenting to this referral