This parents’ guide offers some more information about what conduct disorder is, how it affects a young person’s life, and how to distinguish it from other conditions. It also explores different treatment options and introduces The Wave’s transformative approach to recovery.
Suicide in the autism community is a national crisis that requires transformative social change. Research is helping us to understand why suicide is more common among autistic people and what we can do to change it.
Our relationships with others are some of the most important things in our life. They offer us support, teach us new things, and provide us
This blog offers some tips that may help young people to keep things in perspective and manage feelings of stress, as well as advice on the best way to offer support.
Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder that usually develops during adolescence or early adulthood. Schizophrenia looks a bit different in each person and can
Last year, the UK government introduced a new law mandating businesses with over 250 employees to introduce calorie labels on their menus. For young people
As with any social medium, young people with BPD – or those who exhibit BPD features -use social media a bit differently than others. This blog explores these differences and considers how social media may help people living with the condition form interpersonal relations, while also posing certain risks.
The father-child relationship is one of the most important influences on a young person’s life. It’s usually one of the first and closest bonds a
Dove’s Commitment to Protecting Children’s Mental Health and Self-Esteem Content Warning: This article includes mentions of eating disorders. The recently launched “Dove Self-Esteem Project” aims
Parents often ask us how they would know whether their young person requires a higher level of care or a stay in residential treatment. Here we look at how parents can better understand the decision-making process to make informed choices that are right for their child.
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.
OCD is a serious mental health disorder that can have a big impact on a teenager’s daily life. However, it is treatable, and with the right support, young people can reach full recovery.
When a young person develops an eating problem, seeking professional support is the first step. It’s very difficult for someone to recover from an eating problem on their own, and treatment and support are crucial for both the young person and their family.
