Date published: 31 January 2025
Mersey Care is supporting Children’s Mental Health week from 3 to 9 February by sharing information on services across Cheshire and Merseyside for children and young people.
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and the rise in mental health challenges among children and young people, means it’s important that the right support is available. Whether it's anxiety, depression, or the pressures of growing up, our website has a variety of tools, resources, and services to help.
At Mersey Care we work in partnership to improve the health and wellbeing for children, young people and their families. Our Children’s services are delivered by a highly trained and well supported staff
Some of our services include:
Children and young people's mental health service
Child and Young People’s Health Services - previously known as CAMHS - support children and young people up to age 18 with their emotional and mental health and wellbeing.
Child and Young People's Mental Health Service - Crisis Response Team
The 24 hour response team is for young people up to the age of 18 experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties which are causing difficulties in their school, family or social life.
Eating Disorder Service for Children and Young People
Our Eating Disorder Service are here to treat and support children and young people aged 8 to 18 years old living in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, and Warrington boroughs with symptoms of an eating disorder.
Early Intervention in Psychosis Service
Our Early Intervention teams work with people between the ages of 14 and 65 who are experiencing psychosis for the first time.
Mental Health Support Team in schools
The Mental Health Support Team in Schools promotes early detection and prevention of mental health problems across the whole school and strengthens links between schools and mental health services.
School Health Teams
The School Health Teams work closely with children and young people, parents, carers and teachers, promoting health and wellbeing.
Our MC Magazine has features on body image, positive male role models, supporting children after a distressing event and tips on managing their worries.
Who can boys turn to as they become men?
We look at the influence of social media on young men’s identity and talk to an expert about the importance of positive male role models. Read more in our MC Magazine.
Body talk
Social media is a huge part of growing up. But what’s the cost to children’s mental health? We ask experts and hear real stories. Eight out of ten feel too much pressure from the media. Body image issues among young people are escalating. Read more in our MC Magazine.
How do you talk to a child about their worries?
Traumatic events like an accident, the death of a loved one, a burglary, a natural disaster or a terrorist attack can have a big impact on children, even if they weren’t directly involved. Read more in our MC Magazine.
The kids are alright
Animal therapy sessions are having a profound impact on the mental wellbeing of youngsters, read more in our MC Magazine.
Monster Munch
Children in care can experience trauma from their adverse experiences. We talk to a nurse about how a small toy with a big appetite is making a huge difference. Read more in our MC Magazine.
Read more articles by visiting our MC Magazine page on our website.