Our parenting intensive programs combine the lessons of months of outpatient therapy into a few days. They offer parenting support for families where children may have an eating disorder, borderline personality disorder, high levels of emotional dysregulation, or cutting and other self-harming behaviours.
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A child’s understanding of death will depend on their developmental age. Younger children are often curious about death but may not understand that death is final. This might affect the type of questions they ask, and what we should be most careful to communicate.
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Sadly, suicide is something that affects families, young people, and children all across the world. When someone takes their own life, grief is often experienced throughout the community. It impacts families, friends, and school communities: parents, teenagers, and young children. For families and community members affected by suicide, support is really important. This includes professional
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When someone has an eating disorder, thoughts and feelings about body shape, weight, or eating take over their life. They may plan their days around eating or exercise routines or be preoccupied with feelings of guilt or anxiety related to food. Sometimes it can feel like their eating disorder is a big part of their identity.
It’s normal – and healthy – for parents to be involved in a young person’s recovery from illness. Research suggests that parental support is linked to better treatment outcomes and compliance with treatment. But when parents become too emotionally involved – or express their emotions through certain behaviours – it may become counterproductive.
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People with severe and enduring eating disorders have experienced an eating disorder for six to twelve years (or more). They have a low chance of full recovery with the treatment methods that are now available and require the ongoing support of a mixed team of professionals.
Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to mental health disorders. Depression, anxiety, and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability globally. Sometimes, mental health disorders involve self-harm and suicide attempts. Some data suggest that self-harm is becoming increasingly common among adolescents, with prevalence rates now falling between 15% and 40%. Suicide is the
Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental health disorder that affects the way someone relates to themself and others around them. People with borderline personality disorder usually have difficulty managing emotions, forming stable relationships with other people, and developing a clear and coherent identity. They may fear abandonment by others, experience chronic feelings of emptiness, and engage in impulsive and self-destructive behaviours.
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The 2024 Masters Events at Oxford saw an impressive gathering of global thought leaders in trauma and mental health. Held from 11-14 September at the historic Sheldonian Theatre, the event brought together more than 70 experts from around the world for four days of inspiring discussions and workshops. Fiona Yassin and her team were proud
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Borderline personality disorder is common among adolescents. It’s associated with long-term harm to a young person’s mental health and relationships. Adolescents with BPD are also some of the most likely people to have a BPD diagnosis as adults, with BPD traits that persist stably through time. Early diagnosis matters because it facilitates access to appropriate
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