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Eating Difficulties are serious mental illnesses which involve a complex relationship with food and affect an estimated 1.25 million...

Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from the disorder. It is characterised by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. It can also disturb sleep and appetite. Tiredness and poor concentration are common. Depression is a leading cause of disability around the world and contributes greatly to the global burden of disease. The effects of depression can be long-las

Why is it important? Statistics show that approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year,...

Hello, my name is Alice. My pronouns are She/Her. I identity as a woman, and my gender expression is considered feminine. Because of this, I could be described as ‘Cisgender’ as my gender identity aligns with my birth sex (Female). When I meet people for the first time, I often simply introduce myself as ‘Alice’. During the past twenty-four years that I have been on this planet, I have never once had to clarify or highlight my gender identity or the pronouns that I wish to

DDP can help children who have been hurt and/or neglected during their early years with their family and find it difficult to feel secure and safe in their new family

Today’s news headlines are rife with constant coverage of political scandals, hate crimes, assaults, the devastating consequences of a global pandemic, worsening natural disasters, and war. These events are not only traumatic for those directly affected but can also trigger a traumatic response to you by just hearing about them. This is what’s known as secondary traumatic stress, or the emotional distress a person can experience after hearing about someone else’s first-hand t

Introduction The purpose of this article is to try and provide some understanding of what ‘ therapeutic care’ means in regard to its use in the children’s residential home setting. Differentiating between therapeutic care and therapy can sometimes be difficult. It is not uncommon for people to assume that working in a therapeutic way means engaging in therapy itself in the traditional sense. However, much more can be achieved and better outcomes attained, if those involved i

Introduction Research has shown that on average 80% of children try to tell someone about the abuse or exploitation they are experiencing but on average it takes seven years for the disclosure to be fully heard (Allnock and Miller, 2013). Statistics such as these highlight the importance of all those who are supporting young people being aware of exploitation, the signs of exploitation and how to support a young person who may be being exploited. Child Criminal exploitation