'Parental anxiety is natural, but if you think something's wrong - trust your instincts. Talk to your child and seek professional help sooner, rather than later'. - Dr Sarah VohraHow do you know what to worry about - and what not to worry about?How do you keep the lines of communication open?When - and how - should you seek professional help?In Can We Talk? consultant child psychiatrist Dr Sarah Vohra shares an easy-to-use traffic light system that will help you to navigate tricky early conversations. Whether your child is 6 or 16, the expert advice and practical tools in this book cover such key concerns as sleep, low mood, anxiety and self-harm. This updated edition also includes a new chapter on the impact of social media on your child's wellbeing, with strategies to help you support them in a world where Instagram and Snapchat multiply the pressure to be perfect at all levels and all times.Whether your child is a preschooler or a teenager, this is an invaluable resource for anyone worried about a young person's mental health.
ISBN: | 9781529329148 |
Publisher: | John Murray Press |
Imprint: | Sheldon Press |
Published date: | 05 Sep 2019 |
DEWEY: | 618.9289 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 224 |
Weight: | 270g |
Height: | 135mm |
Width: | 216mm |
Spine width: | 12mm |