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Children and young people with anorexia...

Can positive mental images help...

Worry can feel relentless. For people...

from CAMHS to adult mental health services

Children and young people with anorexia nervosa (AN) are often recommended family-based treatment as the first-line intervention (Gorrell et al., 2019). The child who has struggled to eat – limiting their intake, counting calories, adhering to rigid rules about food – is now re-fed by their parents and has the control over food taken away from them in efforts to restore their physical health. The parents who may have previously transitioned away from being responsible for their child’s intake, are now empowered by the treatment team to take...

Targeting teenage worry:...

When I was a teenager, I kept a worry monster under my bed. Wendy the Worrier was round, green, had big staring eyes...

“Necessary evil” or...

We hope that when someone is struggling with their mental health, they’re able to access help that is supportive, compassionate, and empowering. But...

Why are people...

3. Sparks of Hope: Protective Factors Against Suicidality: While much of the data reflected distress and hopelessness, people also spoke about moments that...

How prevalent and...

Globally, the prevalence of mental health disorders is increasing, accompanied by a greater need for accessible treatment. To inform policy responses, it is...

“It’s not just...

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that is often viewed as ‘distinct’ from mental illnesses, particularly those with affective mood components. However, emotional dysregulation—alongside...

Under the skin:...

Childhood maltreatment leaves scars that often reach far beyond early life. Decades of research show that people who were maltreated as children are...

Mental Health Awareness...

One of my favorite months of the year is upon us – it’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Held every May in the United...

Five Ways I...

As it is Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a good time to share resources, tips and techniques about mental health and wellness. After...

Reflecting on the...

When it comes to problems and challenges in our lives, we all want the perfect solution. We want to know what we have...