Some children don't get to 'play house' - they end up running the house, and taking on adult-level responsibilities.
When a child is forced to tak
Making Sense of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
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People with ARFID struggle to increase and vary their food intake.
A very distinctive eating disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (
Dealing with Your Child’s ‘Bad’ Friends
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Children's friendships are intense and all-consuming.
Do you remember
the intensity of making friends and developing friendships when you were you
Looking Out for Men’s Mental Health
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Men must ignore the outdated pressure to be strong and silent.
It’s only in
recent years that men’s mental health has been readily talked abou
Family Break-Ups at Christmas
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Did you know that Christmas is a peak time for couples to end their relationships? The most wonderful time of the year for some can be a time of famil
Parity of Esteem for Mental and Physical Health Services: Are We Making Progress?
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As we reflect on the highs and lows of World Mental Health Day 2018 (held on 10 October), it's always a chance to analyse how close UK society is to a
Papal Visit: Praying for Forgiveness Falls Short
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As a consultant psychologist, I am stunned to see the Holy Father Pope Francis asking for God’s forgiveness for the atrocities that the Catholic Chu
Terror Levels and Anxiety in Children
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Child Poverty: Is a Child’s Success Dependant on a Parent’s Income?
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[caption id="attachment_1341" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Who says the child with the bigger house and affluent lifestyle must automati
Easy Back to School Tips
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[caption id="attachment_1266" align="aligncenter" width="574"] Back to school, with a new term ahead.[/caption]
The back to school routine can be a