Parents should seek professional advice straight away, regardless of the way their child is self-harming or the dynamics of their relationship. Self-harm always requires support from a professional, however a child is self-harming and regardless of its physical impact.
Eating problems always require professional support, and this support should involve the family too. This means that mental health professionals should help parents understand their child’s experience and develop the skills they need to support their recovery journey. This might happen through family therapy, parenting interventions, or discussions with therapists.
This blog offers parents some advice about how to speak to young people about drugs and what they can do to keep them safe. It also provides some information about drug use in the Gulf region and the consequences of substance abuse for adolescent mental health.
Parents or other caregivers play a huge role in a child’s development, especially in their early years. They continue to influence their emotions and behaviours during adolescence and into young adulthood.
Emotions are a huge part of the human experience. They help us to understand and react to situations quickly, before we have time to logically process what’s happening. They pull us towards certain things and push us away from others.
The Wave Clinic offers specialist mental health support for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Our programs are trauma-focused, emphasising the role that past and present experiences play in shaping young people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Teenage girls may experience these conflicts face-to-face, but they can also happen online. Gender norms that discourage girls from open conflict can push teenagers towards online animosity. These conflicts may often remain confined to social media and never be properly addressed or resolved.
Young people in the UAE may also be confronted with mental health stigma among friends, family members, and even health institutions. This stigma can discourage young people from seeking help and limit the provision of effective mental health support.
This guide explores the way that parental affairs impact the family system and young people’s mental health. It outlines the different forms of support available for young people after an affair to protect their well-being and help prevent harm.
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