Family Therapy
Why Family Dynamics Matter in Adolescent Mental Health
We can think of families as systems, where the well-being and behaviours of each family member affect all the rest, and the family system as
22 May 2026
Latest Posts
Gaming Addiction
When Does Gaming Become an Addiction? Children and Teens in Dubai Struggling with Gaming Addiction
Most young people play video games sometimes. But when gaming starts to dominate a young person’s life, it can be a sign of addiction. Gaming
15 May 2026
Mental Health
Supporting Young People with Exam Stress
Exam stress is common among young people around the world. Pressure from teachers, schools, family members and wider society can make young people feel like
8 May 2026
Addiction
Addiction in the Family and Teen Mental Health
Parental addiction affects young people in different ways. Parents are often unable to meet children’s physical and emotional needs when their lives are dominated by seeking a substance or engaging in a behaviour. In many cases, families experience role-reversal, when children or adolescents become responsible for meeting their parents’ and family’s needs, disrupting normal processes of child development.
20 April 2026
Alcoholism
Teen Alcohol Use and Emotional Coping
If a young person is misusing alcohol, it’s important that they receive additional help. With professional support, teenagers can develop new coping mechanisms and address underlying experiences that underpin their behaviours.
17 April 2026
Mental Health
Schizophrenia in Young People: A Parent’s Guide
In this blog, we offer some basic information about schizophrenia, treatment and recovery. We touch on the impact of schizophrenia on the family, trauma therapy within schizophrenia treatment and the prevalence of the disorder in different places around the world.
13 April 2026
Mental Health
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Parents
While the impact of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression among parents has been well-researched, parental OCD has received little attention – even though it’s a common and serious mental health condition. In this blog, we look at the experiences of children of parents with OCD and the kind of support available for parents living with the disorder.
10 April 2026
Eating disorder
OCD and Eating Disorders
OCD and eating disorders are mental health disorders that usually develop during adolescence or young adulthood. While they are distinct conditions with different pathologies, they share many characteristics. Co-occurring OCD and eating disorders are also common: many young people with eating disorders also live with OCD, and vice versa.
6 April 2026
Mental Health
Peer Difficulties and Adolescent Mental Health
Peer victimisation, often referred to as bullying, is a type of interpersonal violence or harm that takes place between friends or peers. Peer victimisation can involve physical violence, verbal insults, emotional manipulation, or relational harm, such as spreading rumours or social exclusion.
20 March 2026
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The Wave has provided me with the ability to feel calm with the secure feeling that they are a team of professionals who know exact what my daughter needs. It has not been easy and continues to be a challenging journey.
The consistent communication through WhatsApp, phone calls, in-person and virtual family therapy sessions and weekly report have made being halfway across the world feel as if I am as part of my daughter’s treatment as I possibly can.
I had a great experience when I was on The Wave. It was one of the best experiences in my life. I enjoy all the sessions conducted by the team. I never had a chance to speak in group, specially with friends from other countries before.
It opens my eyes and gives me a new knowledge and experience to be a better person.
It opens my eyes and gives me a new knowledge and experience to be a better person.
Thank you all for helping our gorgeous girl find her wonderful self again, for taking such good care of her and all the support and guidance, we are eternally grateful.
