At Risk Mental State (ARMS) Services

The NHFT At Risk Mental State (ARMS) Service is a mental health team offering advice and support to people between the ages of 14 and 35 who may be having unusual experiences. Our aim is to help you understand and manage your experiences so that you can get back on track. Getting help early can help you feel better and can prevent further mental health difficulties from developing.

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At Risk Mental State (ARMS) Services

The NHFT At Risk Mental State (ARMS) Service is a mental health team offering advice and support to people between the ages of 14 and 35 who may be having unusual experiences.

Our aim is to help you understand and manage your experiences so that you can get back on track.

Getting help early can help you feel better and can prevent further mental health difficulties from developing.

Who is this service for?  People aged between 14 and 35 years old who are having unusual experiences, live in Northamptonshire and meet our criteria.

 

How do I register for this service?

Referrals must be made by a professional, such as your GP, psychotherapist or a mental health practitioner. You can talk to a mental health practitioner by calling the Mental Health Number on 0800 448 0828, lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We accept referrals for people who:

  • Live in Northamptonshire and have a GP in the area
  • Are aged 14 to 35 years old
  • Are experiencing distressing unusual experiences, such as hearing voices or feeling paranoid
  • Can work with mental health professionals

If you're unsure about whether to refer someone, please give us a call and we will be happy to support you.

Contact us

We are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but we are closed on bank holidays.

We aim to arrange visits around locations and times that are suitable for you.

For general enquiries contact us on 0300 027 4141, or email us at atriskmentalstate@nhft.nhs.uk

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or CBT is based on the theory that what we think (cognitions), what we do (behaviours) and how we feel (emotions and body sensations) are all connected and if you change one, you also change the others.

The therapy helps to explore ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions. It introduces different coping strategies to help replace negative or unhelpful thoughts into a more positive and helpful way of thinking.

CBT is based on a person's specific needs, values, and strengths. Sessions are tailored to the person's goals for therapy with regular reviews to talk about progress or barriers to moving forward.

 

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