Dr Bruce Clark joined the National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorders Clinic at The Maudsley Hospital, London in 2013. He is a consultant child…
ADHD
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder.
It is characterised by difficulties in the areas of attention, level of activity and…
Disclaimer: The content provided in the Nip in the Bud podcasts is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to replace or serve…
In this 4-minute film, Debbie explains the difficulties she had in school before she received a diagnosis, and the impact of masking her ADHD. Debbie belongs…
Alis Rocca speaks with Vanessa Longley, the Chief Executive of Chance UK, about the critical importance of early intervention in children’s mental hea…
Sarah Evans speaks about the visual mind, the importance of movement and barefoot running to positively impact working memory and shares a variety of resources…
Once you understand what a child is experiencing, the next step is knowing how to help. This collection offers practical, evidence-based strategies you…
When children struggle, the causes aren't always obvious. Difficult behaviours often signal that something in their world feels overwhelming - whether…
Reading this you might be a partway into the summer break. Weather might be a mixed bag, and devices might have run out of charge mid scroll.
I’m Charlotte…
Parents know if there's a problem
It's very normal to have highs and lows of emotions throughout our lives, so at what point do you say "This is a real…
As a SENCO Rachel sees her role as advocating for vulnerable children. Although often parents are the first to spot some concerning signs, sometimes it’s…
This article explores Olive Austin’s teaching journey and her belief in play as essential to early childhood development. Through a conversation with her…
Dr Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk about their feelings and managing…
Neurodiversity can affect people in different ways from childhood right through to adulthood. **Sarah Nabarro** shares her own experience of being Neurodivergent…
Neurodivergence in children refers to the natural variations in how brains develop and function, leading to differences in thinking, learning, and behavior…
Trauma in children can manifest in various ways, affecting their emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being. Traumatic events, such as accidents, abuse,…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children is characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions)…
Autism spectrum condition (ASC), is the preferred name for what is formally known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASC is not technically a mental health…
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder.
It is characterised by difficulties in the areas of attention, level of activity and impulse…
When a child shows the above behaviours, as well as more extreme behaviours (including violence, use of weapons, stealing, lying, fire-setting, and cruelty…