Oxfordshire CAMHS
CAMHS help children and young people up to 18 who are finding it hard to cope with everyday life because of difficult feelings, behaviour or relationships.
Most of the time when we are sad, angry, stressed or worried these feelings pass within a few days, but if they go on for a while and stop us enjoying and coping with life, then CAMHS can help.
Just as we go to the doctors when we are physically ill, sometimes we need extra help with our mental health.
Help available
- CAMHS provide flexible support to suit your needs
- Initially we will find out more about the difficulties you are having
- We will discuss the sort of treatment and support that is likely to help and agree a plan with you
- Sometimes a few sessions will be enough to get you back on track. Sometimes you may need to meet with us for longer
- Most importantly you will be fully involved and the plan we agree together will be reviewed regularly to make sure it is still helping
What can CAMHS do?
CAMHS can work with you in a range of different ways to suit your needs.
These are some of the ways they can work with you:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Solution Focussed Practice
For further information on CAMHS services in Oxford, go to the CAMHS website
Following a recommendation from a serious case review relating to Child R, published in December 2021, this following guidance document was developed in order to provide a summary of the key words and phrases used with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and point of reference.
Understanding and working with CAMHS: