Hello
'Insights into the world that children and young people live within their own minds are rare and precious.'
A window into their world....
To further develop your insights, here are some links to some interesting further thought:
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/glossary/ This webpage provides a glossary of terms related to mental health support. The glossary aims to help young people, parents and professionals understand essential concepts in mental health care.
https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/introduction-to-mental-health/types-of-mental-health-problems/ This webpage provides information for young people (ages 11-18) about different types of mental health problems and their symptoms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFkNdXS--SQ&list=PLw8TLvRgeKJ4VuwlqbHpXHkRTyD7B_s1v&t=25s Video of Beyla, 13, who talks about her experience of anxiety and panic attacks. She also gives tips on how to manage those experiences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWeMWBWrb9o&list=PLw8TLvRgeKJ4VuwlqbHpXHkRTyD7B_s1v Video of Lily, 16, who talks about her experience of OCD. She also describes the best ways for others, schools and mental health systems to support young people.
Questions?
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