Early Years: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Introduction:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is an National Health Service (NHS) and specialises in the assessment and treatment of young people with emotional, mental health or behavioural difficulties. CAMHS teams can be made up of several professionals including therapists, nurses, child and adolescent psychiatrists, doctors who specialise in mental health and social workers, as well as other professionals.
Behaviour Support Services in Early Years
“When we see a behaviour that is problematic or confusing, the first question we ask shouldn’t be “how do we get rid of this behaviour?” but rather, “what is this telling us about the child?’” - Mona Delahooke, 2019