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Cyclothymia can occur at any age.
People can get cyclothymia at any age.
Context · Observational claim · From Cyclothymia, [page]
Cyclothymia can affect daily life and personal or work relationships.
But the mood swings can affect daily life, and cause problems with personal and work relationships.
Context · Observational claim · From Cyclothymia, [page]
Cyclothymia often goes undiagnosed and untreated due to mild symptoms.
This means cyclothymia often goes undiagnosed and untreated.
Context · Observational claim · From Cyclothymia, [page]
Most people with cyclothymia do not seek mental health treatment due to mild symptoms or positive perception of emotional highs.
Most people's symptoms are mild enough that they do not seek mental health treatment, or the emotional highs feel nice, so they do not realise there's anything wrong or want to seek help.
Context · Observational claim · From Cyclothymia, [page]
Cyclothymia is a mild form of bipolar disorder.
Cyclothymia, or cyclothymic disorder, causes mood changes – from feeling low to emotional highs. Cyclothymia is a mild form of bipolar disorder.
Context · Observational claim · From Cyclothymia, [page]
Local websites provide information on how to access children and young people's mental health services.
Find out if you can do this in your area on your local children and young people's mental health services website. Search online for 'children and young people's mental health services' and include the county or town you live in.
Service · Procedural statement · From Children and young people's mental health services, [page]
Individuals can self-refer to some children and young people's mental health services.
You can also refer yourself to some services. Find out if you can do this in your area on your local children and young people's mental health services website.
Service · Procedural statement · From Children and young people's mental health services, [page]
Professionals such as GPs, teachers, school nurses, and social workers can refer children to local mental health services.
A professional such as a GP, teacher, school nurse or social worker can put you in touch with your local children and young people's mental health services.
Service · Procedural statement · From Children and young people's mental health services, [page]
Children and young people's mental health services are generally available for those under 18, with some extending to age 25.
Services are usually for anyone under 18. You may be able to use some services up to the age of 25.
Service · Observational claim · From Children and young people's mental health services, [page]
The availability and type of children's mental health services vary depending on location.
They will be different depending on where you live but can include:
Service · Observational claim · From Children and young people's mental health services, [page]
Children and young people's mental health services are typically provided or funded by the NHS.
They are usually delivered or funded by the NHS.
Service · Observational claim · From Children and young people's mental health services, [page]
Children and young people's mental health services are available to support those struggling with their feelings.
Whether you're a child or young person and struggling with how you're feeling or you're a parent or carer worried about a child, you're not alone and there is support available.
Service · Observational claim · From Children and young people's mental health services, [page]
Young adults transitioning to adult mental health services should be informed about what to expect during the process.
It can be helpful to know what to expect during this transition.
Service · Procedural statement · From Moving on to adult mental health services, [page]
Moving to adult mental health services can be a stressful experience for young adults.
It can be scary to move on from the support you're used to and you may need extra help and information during this time.
Service · Observational claim · From Moving on to adult mental health services, [page]
The transition to adult mental health services can occur between ages 16 and 25.
This can happen when you are around 18 but may happen any time between 16 and 25 depending on your personal circumstances and what's available in your local area.
Service · Observational claim · From Moving on to adult mental health services, [page]
Some individuals require mental health support into adulthood.
Some people still need help when they become young adults.
Service · Observational claim · From Moving on to adult mental health services, [page]
If the current mental health support is not effective, children and young people can discuss alternative options with their therapist or service.
If you do not think the support you are getting is working for you, you can discuss this with your therapist or mental health service. There may be other options or therapists available to you.
Service · Procedural statement · From Receiving mental health support – children and young people, [page]
Regular questionnaires are used to assess the effectiveness of mental health support for children and young people.
You may need to fill in regular questionnaires to help you and the services understand how you are getting on and what support you need.
Service · Observational claim · From Receiving mental health support – children and young people, [page]
The duration of mental health support for children and young people depends on individual needs.
You should get support for as long as you feel you need it. Sometimes a few sessions will be enough to help you back on track but sometimes you may need support for longer.
Service · Observational claim · From Receiving mental health support – children and young people, [page]
Children and young people may receive more than one type of mental health support.
When you're referred to a children and young people's mental health service for support, you'll have a conversation to work out what support is most suitable for you. You may be offered more than one type of support, for example a talking therapy and medicine.
Service · Observational claim · From Receiving mental health support – children and young people, [page]