In June, the UK government announced plans to ban social media use for under-16s. This decision followed a consultation process with parents, children and experts
Eating disorders are about more than food and body image. We now know that eating problems are complex mental health conditions underpinned by an interplay
Every generation develops its own language, and for parents trying to keep pace with life online, it can sometimes feel as though the vocabulary changes
When we think about eating disorders, our attention naturally turns to food. We talk about nutrition, meal plans, fear foods and the emotions that can
As parents and caregivers, most of us will face moments when telling the whole truth feels incredibly difficult. Whether it’s explaining the death of a
Emotionally-based school refusal is often associated with anxiety. But there are many emotions and internal experiences that can lead to school refusal. These include separation anxiety, social anxiety, sadness and distress.
Emotional dysregulation develops when a young person’s emotional learning processes are disrupted. This might be because they lack stable environments and relationships that facilitate socio-emotional learning, or because their caregivers aren’t able to role model effective emotional regulation.
One common trait among ADHD young people is rejection sensitivity. Rejection sensitivity is a form of emotional dysregulation: difficulties in modulating and calming emotional reactions to internal or external events.
Emotional dysregulation is common among young people with ADHD. They may experience intense emotional reactions that are difficult to soothe, contributing to challenges in everyday
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