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If you are experiencing some sort of problem, whatever it may be, it is
always best to talk to someone about it. If you have a problem
related to relationships or sex or any of the topics dealt with
within
this website you have a number of options available to you, all of
which will help you to deal with and hopefully sort out whatever it is you
may be going through. You can;
- This
website - www.icebergsandbabies.org.uk
We have a team of health professionals available to you to submit a question to
24/7, 365. Go to the 'Ask
a Question' page and submit your question online.
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- Parents
Yes that's right ... your parents or whoever else is caring for
you! Perhaps you would feel
more comfortable talking to one rather than the other, or maybe it
is best to talk to them both together. As hard as it is to
believe at times, they may well be more clued in than you
think. They may have experienced a lot of the same stuff you
are going through when they were growing up and if you have older
brothers or sisters they may well have had similar experiences with
them.
Parents, although they may seemed shocked and perhaps even a bit
disappointed at first, do have your best interests at heart and will
be there for you and prepared to help when perhaps some other, so-called
friends, quickly fade away.
Pick a time that is suitable to both you and your parents - when
they are not tired, when they have the time to discuss your
situation fully. Have a think about what you will say, perhaps
you could write a few things down beforehand.
Remember that older brothers and sisters can also be helpful to talk
things through with but to talk to a trusted adult is definitely
helpful and when you think about it, what adult is more concerned for your
wellbeing than your own parents?
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- Pastoral Care
Team in School
Within schools there is a specially
trained and experienced team of teachers who have specific responsibility
for helping pupils with any problems that they might have. The
problem may be school related - exam stress, bullying, or it may be
something that is causing concerning outside of school - problems in
the home, health concerns, ...
If you are not sure who to talk to you could ask at your school
reception desk or any member of the teaching staff should be able to
let you know who the pastoral care teachers are.
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- Your Doctor
Your doctor is well used to dealing with the many common mental
and physical medical problems that face young people growing up. If you have a problem that needs to be
treated it is always best to see a doctor so that your condition can
be diagnosed and sorted out with the proper medical treatment.
For more information check out our 'Visit to a
Doctor' section.
You can either
telephone a GP’s surgery (the number will be in the 'Yellow Pages',
under 'Doctors - Medical') or
call in person during normal working hours (usually between 9am and 5pm).
If you don't want to see your usual doctor you may ask to see
any of the other doctors in the surgery.
Check out our 'Visit to a Doctor' section
for all you need to know >>
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Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM)
Clinics in Northern Ireland
For information or
advice on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or to discuss any issue
on sexual health, contact your local Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinic. GUM clinics also
provide check-ups and treatment.
Royal Victoria
Hospital, Belfast (appointment only)
Tel: 028 9063 4050
Altnagelvin
Hospital, L'derry
Tel: 028 7161 1257
Causeway
Hospital, Coleraine
Tel: 028 7034 6029
Daisy Hill
Hospital, Newry
Tel: 028 3083 5000 ext 2243.
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Crisis
Pregnancy Centres
If
you are pregnant or think that you might be, or if someone you know is pregnant
or think they might be, there is help available:
Care
in Crisis provides a support centre for those facing a crisis
pregnancy situation. The organisation is based in 39 Union
Street, Lurgan, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. You can call in person or you may telephone to speak to one of the trained
counsellors on 028 3832 9900.
There
is a network of centres throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland that
offer support and advice. Locate a centre near you by clicking
on a link below:
United Kingdom - CARE
United Kingdom + Ireland - LIFE
Ireland - CURA
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