by Jasmin | Jun 15, 2020 | secondaryschool
Anxiety is by far the most common problem in children, young people and of course adults. Being anxious sometimes is quite normal and even helpful in small amounts – for example, helping us to prepare for and cope with challenging situations. People with a... by Jasmin | Jun 10, 2020 | secondaryschool
Click here if you are a young person For parents and carers Being anxious about school and not wanting to go can start for any number of reasons: it might be because of worries about exams, friends, bullying or can easily be triggered after a period... by Jasmin | May 15, 2020 | secondaryschool
What are tics? Tics are repetitive involuntary movements or sounds like twitches, grunts, or coughs. They are quite common in early childhood around primary school age and usually improve over time. Occasionally they first appear in older children or adults. Although... by Jasmin | May 15, 2020 | secondaryschool
For help with suicidal thoughts see Help in a Crisis here by Jasmin | May 15, 2020 | secondaryschool
Why are sleep problems so common in teenagers and young adults? Sleep in secondary school children and young adults can easily become disturbed with knock-on effects on mood, ability to concentrate and anxiety. Interestingly, the natural body clock of teenagers... by Jasmin | May 15, 2020 | secondaryschool
Bipolar disorder and Psychosis are uncommon. Some of the features that people associate with these conditions such as mood swings or feelings of unreality can also occur in severe anxiety or secondary to drug and alcohol use. If you’re worried about your child...
