LANCASHIRE MIND has launched a 'Wellbeing Passport' allowing young people to easily share their mental health history in an emergency.

Sufferes and their families had told the charity it was sometimes difficult for them to talk about their mental health challenges, particularly in an emergency or a crisis situation.

The passport is a small booklet which holds information about the young person that they have completed themselves.

It enables them to share details in different situations and can act as an important reference point for professionals to understand a young person’s situation.

Holly Mannion, from Lancashire Mind, said: “The Wellbeing Passport and card have been developed for any young person who feels they have mental health challenges and they need to share this information with key people who need to know.

“It can be difficult to explain and express out loud to someone you may have never met before what your situation and experience actually is. In times of crisis or distress, you may also forget vital pieces of information that could be crucial. "

As well as copies being available via CAMHS or their school, young people can also download their own copy from a dedicated website https://wellbeingpassport.org.uk/ which can be edited and securely saved on most devices.