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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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
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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This month is Stress Awareness Month, raising awareness of the adverse effects that stress can have. Although stress is normal for teenagers and young adults, experiencing excessive stress can impact their mental health. Young adults must learn how to manage stress to avoid the long-term, unhealthy effects it can cause. Sources of Teenage Stress As
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Striving to do well in school is a positive trait in children and teenagers. However, when this slips into perfectionism, it can become unhealthy and impact your child’s mental health. Signs of Perfectionism It is estimated that up to 30% of teenagers and young adults struggle with unhealthy forms of perfectionism. Perfectionists often establish highly
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Young People, Body Image and Eating Disorders Feeling fat. Is this an experience that you have had recently or that you have heard your partner, daughter, son or colleagues share? It is a relatively common expression and appears to transcend cultures and languages. There is an equivalent expression in most languages. While those who identify
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