Parents in Conflict and Childhood Trauma
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Children, teenagers and young adults can be caught in the crossfire of unhappy situations at home. For some young people, exposure to high conflict divorce,
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Finding a treatment program for your teenager or young adult is a difficult task and a decision that parents hope they will not have to make.
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Conduct Disorder is a complex mental health issue. It is usually diagnosed during the teenage years in young people who have experienced behavioural problems in their
ADHD in Teenage Girls and Young Women
23 March 2021
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Art Therapy for Teenagers and Young Adults
29 January 2021
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What are the different types of attachment?
10 July 2020
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In developmental psychology ‘attachment theory’ explores the emotional bond between one human and another (mostly between caregiver and infant). During the first six months’ of
Excluded From School: Teen Mental Health Challenges
27 May 2020
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ADHD, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar, emotional instability; along with other enduring mental health conditions can leave parents with few options following school exclusion. Finding a
Is My Child Addicted to Gaming? Signs and Support
23 April 2020
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Let’s be frank, as parents we didn’t grow up with the advanced technology our children enjoy today. Even if we had a mobile phone or
Teen Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health
12 April 2020
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Many parents think that teens have it easy. We blame them for going to bed too late and then get stressed with them for not
Understanding Dyspraxia
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I’m not clumsy. I am not stupid and I hate having toothpaste on my shirt. Understanding Dyspraxia – A parent and teen’s guide ‘Everyone
The Social Media Ban: Are We Protecting Young People or Punishing Them?
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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
Exam Stress and Disordered Eating Behaviours
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