Globally, mental health disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) contribute significantly to the overall burden of disease, with many of these conditions emerging during adolescence. Once dismissed as mere “growing pains”, these conditions significantly affect quality of life and social functioning. It has previously been estimated that each year, around 25% of adolescents experience a mental health disorder, increasing to 33% over their lifetime (Kessler et al., 2007).
As emphasised by Beth Cumber in her recent Mental Elf blog, early intervention is necessary for improving mental health outcomes in...
Mental health professionals often work with people who have been traumatised in some way, either through being direct victims of abuse, violence, serious...
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Around 8-12% of the general population experiences multiple childhood adversities, including abuse or neglect, typically within the caregiving environment. These early-life traumas often...
If Hedda Bolgar had a business card, it would read: “Psychoanalyst. Psychotherapist. Mentor. Educator. Supervisor. Social Activist. Feminist. Centenarian. Hostess. Friend.” The typography...
Depression is a common condition that has a significant disease burden on those affected. While medication and psychotherapy are very effective for many...
