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Episode 23- Children & Young People’s Mental Health- Increasing Playtime

Joanne Nathan, Governor at Tuffnell Park Primary School, qualified as a teacher 30 years ago and has an MA in Early Years from the Institute of Education has struggled with her own mental health issues after having a baby. She is exploring children and young people's mental health and the benefits...

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Children & Young People’s Mental Health- How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?

What is making a difference to children's mental health? Mental health problems among children and young people have increased six-fold over the past two decades, and one in ten children now have a diagnosable condition. Theresa May announced earlier this year ‘new mental health checks to be made available to...

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Episode 22- Children & Young People – ADHD Positive Parenting

Melita Swaby, is working for one of the UKs leading charities supporting children, young people and their families.  A project commissioned by CAMHS to support parents of children aged 6-18 who are diagnosed with ADHD awaiting diagnosis. She is a Youth Worker by background and yoga teacher, combining her passion...

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5 Top Tips for Parents of Children with ADHD

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, one of the most common neuropsychiatric and behaviour disorders, impacting between 4-8 % of children and young people. Yet it is surprising, how little we know and understand about children suffering with ADHD.   For children suffering with ADHD motor and cognitive...

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