A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People: QA for Parents, [Paperback]

An accessible guide for parents, caregivers and teachers looking to understand children and young people's mental health and well-being.This user-friendly question and answer book helps make the topic of children and young people's mental health accessible to parents, caregivers and teachers. It is written by an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist and is clearly structured, easy-to-read and well-referenced.This user-friendly question and answer book helps make the topic of children and young people's mental health accessible to parents, caregivers and teachers. It is written by an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist and is clearly structured, easy-to-read and well-referenced.Supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people is a top priority for parents, caregivers and teachers, but it can be tricky to find reliable and evidence-based information. Written by an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist, in a user-friendly question and answer format, this book outlines the mental health challenges facing our children and young people and offers practical advice on how to best support them. The book covers a wide range of topics, including how biological factors and lifestyle factors affect mental health, parenting strategies, managing school, building networks of support, and connecting with children and young people. It gives a broad overview of the most common mental health difficulties and disorders, and considers how they can be managed. A must read for anyone looking to understand what a child or young person may be experiencing and why, and the practical ways in which to effectively support them.Part I. What Affects Children and Young People's Mental Health? 1. Biological processes affecting mental health; 2. Lifestyle factors affecting mental health; 3. The impact of relationships on mental health; 4. Stressors affecting mental health; 5. Vulnerability of special groups; 6. Promoting mental health and preventing i