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Lifeline service for deaf children to be provided by the Deaf Children, Young People And Family Service, based at Shipton Road, York (From York Press)
A NEW service in York offering specialist treatment for deaf children and young people with emotional and behavioural problems was launched today to coincide with World Mental Health Day.
Hundreds of youngsters every year will benefit from the Deaf Children, Young People And Family Service, based at the Lime Trees Adolescent And Family Unit, in Shipton Road.
It has been developed by North Yorkshire and York Community and Mental Health Services thanks to a £1.4 million Government grant and serves the entire north of England, along with two smaller outreach services in Manchester and Newcastle.
Dr Barry Wright, of the Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, said: “The service does not replace children’s social services or existing health or education services.
“It is an additional support for those deaf children and young people with child mental health problems.
“As well as direct referrals – which may number around 350 a year – the new service will also support professionals already working with families. “Research has shown that 40 to 50 per cent of deaf children in the country experience mental health problems, with four per cent developing severe mental illness.
“At the severe end of the spectrum are psychosis, depression, self-harm and autism spectrum disorder, any of which can cause a great deal of distress for the young person and his or her family.
“Now, for the first time, we have a national service to provide treatment and at the same time support health professionals working with deaf children with a range of mental health issues.”
A NEW service in York offering specialist treatment for deaf children and young people with emotional and behavioural problems was launched today to coincide with World Mental Health Day.
Hundreds of youngsters every year will benefit from the Deaf Children, Young People And Family Service, based at the Lime Trees Adolescent And Family Unit, in Shipton Road.
It has been developed by North Yorkshire and York Community and Mental Health Services thanks to a £1.4 million Government grant and serves the entire north of England, along with two smaller outreach services in Manchester and Newcastle.
Dr Barry Wright, of the Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, said: “The service does not replace children’s social services or existing health or education services.
“It is an additional support for those deaf children and young people with child mental health problems.
“As well as direct referrals – which may number around 350 a year – the new service will also support professionals already working with families. “Research has shown that 40 to 50 per cent of deaf children in the country experience mental health problems, with four per cent developing severe mental illness.
“At the severe end of the spectrum are psychosis, depression, self-harm and autism spectrum disorder, any of which can cause a great deal of distress for the young person and his or her family.
“Now, for the first time, we have a national service to provide treatment and at the same time support health professionals working with deaf children with a range of mental health issues.”