--- title: 'Early Intervention 3: How can the GP help?' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series/early-intervention-3-how-can-the-gp-help' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention/early-intervention-series/early-intervention-3-how-can-the-gp-help.md' date: '2025-06-17' description: 'Dr Julia Thomas explains the kind of symptoms the parent might see in a child who might have a mental health condition. And why it’s important to, as soon as possible, seek help from a GP or someone at the practice who understands children’s mental health and special needs. She encourages parents to keep a diary and share as much information as they can to deal with Early Intervention.' taxonomy: category: - Toolkit tag: - 'Home Life' - 'Early Intervention' type: - Video contributor: - 'Alis Rocca' - 'Dr Julia Thomas' - 'Samantha Wrightson' - 'Kate Kinninmont' --- # How can the GP help? [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Early Intervention ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Early%20Intervention) [ ![Nip in the Bud](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/themes/nitb/images/logos/round-logo.png) ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us "About Nip in the Bud") ![Alis Rocca](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/alis-rocca/alis-rocca.jpg) Host [Alis Rocca](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/alis-rocca)team Duration: 0h 7m 46s Published: January 2023 Produced and Directed by: [Kate Kinninmont](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/kate-kinninmont) #### Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children Dr Julia Thomas explains the kind of symptoms the parent might see in a child who might have a mental health condition. And why it’s important to, as soon as possible, seek help from a GP or someone at the practice who understands children’s mental health and special needs. 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