Mental Health in Children and Young People: Can we Talk

by Sarah Vohra

Overview

Mental health difficulties affect about 1 in 10 children and young people, ranging from fears, phobias and panic attacks to obsessions, compulsions and even psychosis. Written by a specialist psychiatrist and packed with expert advice, this comprehensive book highlights the often subtle warning signs of trouble and suggests tactful, effective ways to take action, whether your child is 6 or 16. An invaluable resource for parents, extended family, teachers, social workers, and anyone concerned about a young person's emotional well-being.

Topics include:

when to worry communicating with your child - practical techniques bipolar disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
autism trauma and grief bullying and abuse sleep and well-being help from your doctor red flags and managing emergencies

Dr Sarah Vohra says, 'Gut instinct is the most undervalued tool we own. Some parental anxiety is natural, but if you think something's wrong, trust your instinct. Don't ignore it or try to justify worrying behaviour as normal ups and downs. Early intervention is key - so talk to your child and seek professional help sooner rather than later.'

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529329148
Publisher:	Mobius
Publication date:	01/28/2020
Edition description:	New
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.37(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Sarah Vohra qualified at Leeds Medical School in 2008. She is a child psychiatrist andalso an author, columnist, and blogger. Her work and writings empower adults to recognize the early signs that a child may be struggling with his or her emotional or mental health. Sarah's mission is to teach the simple strategies she uses in her everyday clinical practice so any adult can feel confident about having a conversation with a potentially distressed child. Early recognition and intervention are as key to resolving mental illness as they areto healing physical illness.

Table of Contents

Note to the reader ix

Introduction xi

1 'Let's talk': getting the conversation started 1

2 'I'm worried my child is depressed' 22

3 'I'm worried my child self-harms and is suicidal' 32

4 'I'm worried my child is anxious' 45

5 'I'm worried my child has OCD' 56

6 'I'm worried my child might have bipolar' 66

7 'I'm worried my child might be seeing things' 75

8 'I'm worried my child might have an eating disorder' 84

9 'I'm worried my child might have ADHD' 96

10 'I'm worried my child might have autism' 101

11 'I'm worried my child has PTSD' 110

12 'I'm worried my child is taking drugs' 116

13 'I'm worried my child is grieving' 126

14 'I'm worried about my child's sleep' 134

15 'I'm worried my child may be being abused' 139

16 'I'm worried my child is being bullied' 147

17 'I'm worried my child is shutting me out' 151

18 'I'm worried my child has body image issues' 156

19 'I'm worried my child has gender difficulties' 163

20 'I'm worried my child's mental health is being adversely affected by social media' 167

21 What to expect: the first appointment with a GP or psychiatrist 174

A final note 181

Index 183