Using positive language helps young people with mental health disorders to feel included in society and understand their self-worth. It also makes it easier to access treatment and to reach out to other people for support. At the same time, it affects the way society views people with mental illness, challenging stigma and discrimination in its many forms.
Young people with psychosomatic symptoms experience pain or other bodily symptoms – but without an underlying medical explanation. This pain can be mild or severe and take different forms, from headaches to stomach pain to vomiting.
Emerging adulthood – the transition from childhood or adolescence to adulthood – is often a challenging and unstable time. Young people may be undergoing physical, psychological, and social changes and exploring their identity and place in their communities.
Interventions are important events that help young people understand that they need treatment and encourage them to receive professional help. Interventions are often staged by parents, family members, and others who are close to a young person. They may involve an open conversation, statements of support and care, and setting of boundaries.
It’s become increasingly common for young adults to move back into the family home. Whether prompted by rising living costs, housing affordability challenges, career changes,
Relationships are a cornerstone of young people’s well-being. Close and trusting friendships provide a sense of belonging and meaning, emotional support and a foundation of
Community is at the heart of The Wave’s philosophy. It’s central to our treatment approach and our understanding of mental health and well-being. It’s also
