Mental Health Support for Teenagers and Young People

Anchor Therapy OTs can support neurodivergent teenagers and young adults aged 13-25 years (this includes Autistic young people, and teens and young people with ADHD, dyspraxia and Tourette's) and also teens and young people who are experiencing low mood, worry and anxiety, low self-worth, relationship difficulties and emotional dysregulation. We do not support children under 13 years of age.

OT can help you to:

• Manage anxiety, worry and stress more effectively in school, at home or in college
• Develop confidence and communication skills in social settings
• Develop and retain positive relationships with friends and family
• Build effective study skills to help with school and college demands
• Improve and build positive self-care skills for the mind (yoga, mindfulness, breathing).
• Develop meaningful leisure interests and social connections
• Practice skills necessary for living independently (managing money, cooking, using public transport etc.)
• Manage hyperactivity and sensory processing difficulties which may be affecting your learning and concentration.
• Build and improve executive functioning skills necessary for home, school and college.