Among teenagers, anxiety is very common, especially when they face unfamiliar, dangerous, or stressful situations. Anxiety is a normal reaction to challenging situations. Even for most teenagers, anxiety does not… Read More »Anxiety in Teenagers with Disability or Chronic Conditions
Anxiety is a normal part of childhood. But as parents and carers, it is sometimes hard to know the difference between normal worries and something more serious. In most cases,… Read More »Anxiety during Childhood
While we all feel low, sad or moody from time to time, some people experience these feelings intensely, for long periods of time and sometimes without any apparent reason. Depression… Read More »Depression – What is it Really? Can it Be Treated?
Treat the person with respect and dignity Each person’s situation and needs are unique. It is important to respect the person’s autonomy while considering the extent to which they are… Read More »Depression – How can I be Supportive?
Early support children and young people to look after their mental health and wellbeing are really important. Good mental health habits during adolescence provide a solid foundation for positive mental… Read More »Building Good Mental Health
Major depressive disorder – the key feature is the presence of either depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure or being grouchy, irritable and in a bad mood. Symptoms of… Read More »Common Youth Mental Disorders
Even there are many Youth Mental Health organizations, in some cases, patients fall through the cracks and how is a young person able to access a private psychologist when those… Read More »Using Technology to Support Youth Mental Health
Have you been diagnosed with a chronic health condition? Wondering how you’ll cope? Chronic illnesses are mostly characterized by a condition that is long lasting, has many risk factors, complex… Read More »Living with a Chronic Health Condition
Loneliness is a feeling disconnected from the world around you or feeling of distress or sadness about being by yourself. It may be felt more over a long period of… Read More »I Have Nobody to Turn to
When lots of other things in teenagers lives are changing they need support and love from parents. Through ordinary, everyday activities you can keep a strong relationship with your teenage… Read More »What Parents Mean to Teenagers?