Experiences of trauma are common among children, and possibly even more so among adolescents. Young people may experience different forms of abuse, violence, and accidents, or survive wars and disasters.
Adolescence is a time of change. Some of these changes are outside a young person’s control, but others require making decisions. That might be what to do after leaving secondary school, which subjects to study, or decisions about relationships with others.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition that usually develops during late adolescence. BPD affects the way that young people see themselves and relate to others around them.
When you greet a friend, family member, or even a stranger, it might feel normal to compliment their appearance. Compliments are usually well-intended: we want the other person to feel good about themselves.
Every family experiences moments when somebody feels disappointed, misunderstood, criticised or let down – these are all part of the orchestra of family life. For
Every family has its own dynamics, its own patterns and, at times, its own moments of feeling stuck. While the details may differ, one experience
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
