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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – known as OCD – is a type of anxiety disorder, consisting of two main parts; obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusions which occur repeatedly in the mind in the form of thoughts, urges and images, which can cause the person a lot of anxiety. Compulsions are a direct result of the […]

Grooming

Grooming is the term used to describe the purposeful and predatory behaviour of someone with the aim of developing a sense of trust with a child to prepare the child or young person for sexual abuse. Grooming involves the development and maintenance of an emotional connection with the young person through befriending them. This process […]

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are complex mental health issues. Anyone, of any age, gender or background can develop one. They can cause both serious psychological and physical harm and can be fatal.  Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses. Young people are particularly at risk. Approximately 1.25million people in the UK have an eating […]

Supporting Pupils with Bereavement

A parent of children under 18 years of age dies every 22 minutes in the UK; around 23,600 a year. This equates to around 111 children being bereaved of a parent every day (source: Child Bereavement UK: Office for National Statistics; National Records of Scotland; Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Given these statistics, it […]

Further Resources

Interesting to watch: Dan Mills-Da’Bell, Clinical Lead at XenZone , a website using technology to create new ways for people everywhere to access the very best mental health support and treatment, shares his views on male mental health and the “toxic messages” starting early in childhood. Below he talks about whether there are gender differences in the […]

Anxiety

Young people will feel worried or stressed from time to time, just as adults will. Feeling worried is a natural reaction for young people when they are faced with a stressful or new situation, such as starting a new school or sitting exams. In these circumstances the feelings are usually short-lived, as the young person […]

Self-Esteem

We want our pupils to feel confident, to believe in their abilities, be willing to try new things and have a desire to learn. Having good self-esteem can positively influence these characteristics in young people. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is how we see ourselves and value ourselves as people. Self-esteem can be influenced by many […]

Wellbeing

It is widely established that health and emotional wellbeing influence cognitive developmentand learning (Public Health England, 2014); with healthy – or good –mental wellbeing, young people are more likely to succeed academically. What is ‘wellbeing’? Mental health is often referred to as emotional wellbeing, and it is about how we feel and think, as well […]

Sleeping Difficulties

Sleep plays an important part in children’s physical and emotional development, however if a child or young person is experiencing sleeping difficulties, this can have an impact on a child’s learning and ability to concentrate in the classroom. Sleeping problems in children and young people are common, with there being many reasons as to why […]

Self-harm

It can be upsetting and difficult to find out that a pupil is harming him or herself. Building a ‘whole school approach’ to young people’s emotional wellbeing is an important step in enhancing pupil’s resilience and mental health. A survey which was recently conducted by The Children’s Society for the ‘Good Childhood Report (2018)’, found […]

Psychosis

What is ‘psychosis’? ‘Psychosis’ is a term that describes a range of symptoms that affect and alter a person’s thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours. Psychosis can cause a person to have difficulty interpreting what is real and what is not, which can be an extremely frightening and confusing experience. Both adults and young people can […]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the name given to a set of symptoms that can occur after someone has been involved in or witnessed frightening, dangerous or threatening events. These events might be a single incident, or they may be experienced several times over a period of months and even years. Young people, as well […]

Low Mood

It’s normal for young people to feel sad and upset when they are faced with difficult times and challenges in their lives. These feelings usually pass after a short period of time and they get back to being themselves. It’s common for young people to have emotional ups and downs during their teenage years when […]

Exam Stress

Studying for and sitting exams can be a difficult time for everyone, no matter the person’s age or the reason for the exam. Many young people may find that they begin to feel as though they can’t cope with their revision, or they may feel under pressure from family and school to achieve certain grades; […]

Bullying

Cyberbullying What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying, or cyber harassment, is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Cyberbullying is when someone, typically teens, bully or harass others on social media sites. Young people may be involved in cyberbullying in several ways. They may bully, be bullied or witness bullying. Parents, teachers and other adults […]

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

What is it? Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are terms used to describe a group of conditions that are similar in nature. Autism is not a mental health condition, it is a lifelong developmental condition which affects the way the brain develops and processes information. This means that young people with autism will perceive […]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

It’s not unusual for young people to have periods of time where they find it difficult to sit still, concentrate or manage their behaviour. However, in children with ADHD these behaviours are more than an occasional problem and their difficulties are so severe and frequent that they interfere with all aspects of their life, particularly […]