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13 Sep

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Talking about mental health with your child can feel challenging, but it doesn't have to be. Just like we teach children to care for their physical health, we should also help them understand and care for their emotional wellbeing. Regular, open conversations about feelings can build trust, resilience, and confidence to seek help when needed. Why These Conversations Matter Children experience a range of emotions as they grow, from excitement and happiness...

15 Jul

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Anxiety is where a person has feelings of worry, fear and their thoughts can revolve on danger. People with anxiety may have worry that is difficult to control, and may need significant reassurance. It can be a response to stress of different kinds. In children, this can be due to: Stressful events including death or illness in the family Concerning news about events like natural disasters or climate change Significant...

07 Jul

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition that involves ongoing unwanted thoughts, worries, or images (called obsessions) and repeated behaviours or mental rituals (called compulsions). These symptoms can be upsetting, take up a lot of time, and interfere with everyday life at home, school, or work. OCD can include strong urges to clean or wash, a need for things to feel “just right” or in a certain order, and distressing intrusive thoughts....

19 Jun

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Cyberchondria is excessive and often repeated online health searches that leads to increased distress or anxiety. The anxiety may remain long after the online searches have been completed. The online searches are completed to alleviate health anxiety, though the searches themselves lead to increased anxiety. Signs of cyberchondria include: Spending one to three hours researching symptoms online The online searches making a person feel distressed and anxious, rather than...

05 Jun

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Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is where it is not possible to meet nutritional needs and this can lead to significant weight loss or nutritional deficiency. There is generally not a concern about weight or body image and there is not a lack of food available that causes this condition. ARFID can occur at any age. In children, this condition can affect growth and...