There are ten different types of personality disorders, each of which has its own unique challenges and symptoms. Some can blend together, and some do
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition surrounded by harmful myths. These myths often make it much harder for those struggling with BPD
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition surrounded by debate. Although practitioners know a lot about BPD in adults, a question remains around
A Guide to Teen BPD treatment for Parents and Carers. Borderline Personality Disorder has long been considered a diagnosis that mental health professionals were reluctant
Birthdays, Holidays and Celebrations. We hope these occasions are filled with joy, happiness, and the making of memories for years to come. Parents and families
“You can’t make me and I don’t want to”. Oppositional Defiant Disorder. A Parenting Nightmare Child and adolescent therapists are often consulted by parents who
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is one of many therapeutic approaches. In brief, DBT is a form of psychotherapy used for people who feel emotions very
Mable* is 17. She explains to me how she measures herself by numbers. Her favourite numbers are 10 and 100. Ten represents the 10 out
“I feel so empty and Lonely. I don’t know who I am.” Working with teenagers and young adults, I often hear the phrase, ‘I just
When I first meet the parents of a child or teen who self harms or self injures, I am confronted by fear, distress, sadness, confusion
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.
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.
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.
