Suicidal Suicide is a relatively Professionals at tier 2 will talk Where there is an behaviour rare occurrence however with a child or young person expressed wish to all people are susceptible experiencing suicidal thoughts take own life to thoughts and feelings and be able to support them if accompanied by that can place them at these thoughts are fleeting and corresponding risk risk of suicide. Young not accompanied by an taking behaviours people who are associated wish to die. and articulated plan depressed and/ or who and access to have strong feelings of Sometimes suicidal thoughts are method this will hopelessness and anger expressed, particularly by require urgent can have thoughts of younger children when they are assessment by suicide. angry and upset because they CAMHS and may are not allowed to do something. require a mental health act When in doubt a professional assessment. If there should contact CAMHS directly is felt to be an or contact their primary mental immediate risk to life health linkworker for advice. then emergency services should be ASIST training (Applied Suicide called. Intervention Skills Training) is an internationally recognised suicide prevention training program available in Somerset. For details of how to apply contact: Bi-polar Bi polar disorder is a GP assessment to exclude If significant Affective serious condition medical causes and to assess numbers of Disorder associated with severe whether symptoms are severe or indicators are mood swings. These rather the more common present will usually last several weeks experience of fluctuating mood provide assessment or months and are far that is noticed by many & intervention as beyond what most people adolescents. appropriate. experience. It usually starts during the late teenage years or more often in adult hood. A person experiences feelings of intense depression or despair and feelings of extreme happiness and elation. It is not clear what causes bi polar disorder but it seems to be associated with genes. Emerging Borderline personality Please see sections relevant to Assessment and borderline disorder is characterised clinical presentation such as self treatment of co- personality by significant instability of harm, suicidal behaviour, disorders will disorder interpersonal depression etc. be undertaken by relationships, self-image or where there and mood, and impulsive is significant risk to behaviour life or others.
Suicidal behaviour Suicide is a relatively rare occurrence however all people are susceptible to thoughts and feelings that can place them at risk of suicide. Young people who are depressed and/ or who have strong feelings of hopelessness and anger can have thoughts of suicide. Professionals at tier 2 will talk with a child or young person experiencing suicidal thoughts and be able to support them if these thoughts are fleeting and not accompanied by an associated wish to die. Sometimes suicidal thoughts are expressed, particularly by younger children when they are angry and upset because they are not allowed to do something. When in doubt a professional should contact CAMHS directly or contact their primary mental health linkworker for advice. ASIST training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is an internationally recognised suicide prevention training program available in Somerset. For details of how to apply contact: Where there is an expressed wish to take own life accompanied by corresponding risk taking behaviours and articulated plan and access to method this will require urgent assessment by CAMHS and may require a mental health act assessment. If there is felt to be an immediate risk to life then emergency services should be called. Bi-polar Affective Disorder Bi polar disorder is a serious condition associated with severe mood swings. These usually last several weeks or months and are far beyond what most people experience. It usually starts during the late teenage years or more often in adult hood. A person experiences feelings of intense depression or despair and feelings of extreme happiness and elation. It is not clear what causes bi polar disorder but it seems to be associated with genes. GP assessment to exclude medical causes and to assess whether symptoms are severe or rather the more common experience of fluctuating mood that is noticed by many adolescents. If significant numbers of indicators are present will provide assessment & intervention as appropriate. Emerging borderline personality disorder Borderline personality disorder is characterised by significant instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image and mood, and impulsive behaviour Please see sections relevant to clinical presentation such as self harm, suicidal behaviour, depression etc. Assessment and treatment of disorders will be undertaken by or where there is significant risk to life or others. co-
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