Psychiatric Conditions in Children

Do you have a problem with doubt and uncertainty? Do you spend hours washing your hands or checking to make sure the door is locked? If so, you may be suffering from OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that is characterized by repetitive, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and/or unreasonable fears (compulsions) […]

Some people might say that children cannot suffer from depression as they do not have the same pressures and worries as adults. But children have their own problems which can trigger their depression. Some common causes are family problems, divorce or separation, death or illness in a parent or close relative, harsh discipline or abuse

Discover what emerging research tells us about the relationship between vitamin D and depression. Vitamin D has long been known to be essential when it comes to keeping bones strong and boosting the immune system, but is there a link between vitamin D and depression? While the research findings are mixed, there’s a growing body

Traumatic stress is something that can affect anyone. It can be the result of a single, catastrophic event or from enduring repeated or chronic traumatic experiences. While it’s normal to experience some stress after a traumatic event, for some people the stress doesn’t go away and may even get worse over time. This can lead

Children’s mental health is something that mother-of-two, author and influencer, Cat Sims is passionate about. Here she talks modelling behaviors to help children to manage mental health.   Watching your child struggle with mental health issues, from anxiety and low-self esteem to  can be worrying for parents.  But, being open and honest about mental health

Mental health issues can be incredibly challenging for both children and parents. If your child is struggling with a mental health issue, it can be difficult to know where to turn for support. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you navigate this difficult time. In this blog post, we will discuss some of

Do you ever have those thoughts that pop into your head and make you feel really uncomfortable? Thoughts that make you worry about things that may or may not happen? If so, you’re not alone. These thoughts are known as intrusive thoughts, and they can be really tough to deal with. In this blog post,

In the first year of the pandemic, the “global prevalence of anxiety increased by a massive 25%,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This increase includes children. Anxiety can come in many forms, is different for everyone and its triggers vary widely which can make it difficult to work through, especially in children. In

Intrusive thinking is can be defined as uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts that we feel unable to resist. This kind of thinking is often a way of coping with an underlying, unresolved issue. It’s not always the most effective or sustainable way to deal with pain or trauma, but it’s a coping mechanism—a type of distraction you use to try