That life can be tough for teenagers is an age-old issue. In modern Britain however, it seems problems are increasing, and one survey highlights girls in particular. This is a conclusion of recent research suggesting one-in-four 14-year-old girls could be considered depressed (or self report signs/symptoms that could lead to such a diagnosis which is...Read More

Endless days ahead. Weeks stretching far into the future. The possibilities are endless . . . Got much planned? It’s our hope that bingeing on tablets and smartphones, computers and consoles doesn’t dominate the summer schedule too much. That word – ‘bingeing’ – isn’t one that we’ve chosen to use in this context (it’s one...Read More

For us – as adults – terrible events such as the one that took place in Manchester are difficult to process. Understanding is a significant challenge. Young people and children can find the confusion even greater at times such as these. Their anxieties may be amplified and their fears may suddenly surface. Parents (and other...Read More