Mental health
54 articles
OCD in Children and Teenagers: Recognising It and Finding Help
A 13-year-old's parents notice she's spending 45 minutes in the shower in the morning and again at night. The water bill is up. There's a missing patc...
Becoming a Father: Identity, Bonding and the Emotional Transition
Almost all of pregnancy preparation focuses on the person carrying the baby, which is right and obvious — but it leaves partners walking into a transi...
Exam Stress in Teenagers: Understanding It and Supporting Them Through It
The run-up to GCSEs or A-levels produces some of the most concentrated stress that many teenagers will experience, and parents often feel unsure wheth...
Eating Disorders in Young People: Early Signs and How to Help
Eating disorders rarely arrive with an announcement. The changes are usually slow enough that parents notice something is wrong before they can put a...
Depression in Children: Recognising It in Under-12s
The depressed child often does not look depressed. They look angry. They have stomach aches every Sunday night. They have stopped doing the things the...
CAMHS Referral: What to Expect and How to Navigate It
Being told your child needs a CAMHS referral rarely comes with a clear explanation of what happens next. The letter goes off, and then weeks or months...