Young people

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a genetically determined condition, usually noticeable in early childhood, that affects the parts of the brain that control attention, impulses and concentration. This factsheet provides information about the disorder.

A pack for teachers including 30 ‘disjointed’ packs of postcards for young people about cannabis and associated mental health problems, plus a briefing sheet for teachers or professionals.

Pack of five posters about the link between cannabis and psychosis.

This fact sheet covers the following topics: Signs of mental illness, schizophrenia in children, bipolar disorder in children, depression in children, anxiety disorders in children and further information.

This fact sheet provides basic information on what a mental disorder according to the Act is, what happens when you are sectioned, avoiding being sectioned, and the different types of civil section.

A postcard information pack for young people and carers giving information on the connection between cannabis and psychosis.

A recent Department of Health commissioned summary report highlighting the impact of Rethink mental health crisis helplines on care pathways.

A factsheet on the genetic link and environmental factors which may cause mental illness to run in families.

This factsheet looks at what the symptoms of dual diagnosis are, the relationship between mental illness and misuse of substances, and treatments for dual diagnosis.

Early intervention services offer a new and proactive way of engaging with young people with mental illness and people experiencing their first psychotic episode.