Child & Teen Mental HealthBlog entries categorized under Child & Teen Mental Healthhttps://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/categories/child-and-teen-mental-health2025-12-11T10:51:04+00:00Mindfulness for children: A simple guide for parents and teachers2025-10-24T09:43:58+01:002025-10-24T09:43:58+01:00https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-mental-health/mindfulness-for-children-a-simple-guide-for-parents-and-teachersClinical Partners<p>Mindfulness for children is about focusing a child's attention in a calm and curious manner to the here and now. As adults, you may envision yoga and/or meditation, but children's mindfulness is a little different. It might translate to watching a teddy move up and down on their stomach as they breathe, listening to the sound of a ticking clock, or...</p><p>Mindfulness for children is about focusing a child's attention in a calm and curious manner to the here and now. As adults, you may envision yoga and/or meditation, but children's mindfulness is a little different. It might translate to watching a teddy move up and down on their stomach as they breathe, listening to the sound of a ticking clock, or...</p>What is CAMHS and how can it help my child?2025-09-12T09:42:04+01:002025-09-12T09:42:04+01:00https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-mental-health/what-is-camhs-and-how-can-it-help-my-childClinical Partners<p>CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. It’s an NHS service that helps children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or mental health difficulties. If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, or other mental health concerns, CAMHS may be able to prov...</p><p>CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. It’s an NHS service that helps children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or mental health difficulties. If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, or other mental health concerns, CAMHS may be able to prov...</p>How can CBT help children and teenagers?2025-08-29T09:08:07+01:002025-08-29T09:08:07+01:00https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-anxiety/how-can-cbt-help-children-and-teenagersClinical Partners<p>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective form of talking therapy that has gained great popularity in managing mental health issues in children and teenagers. It empowers children and teenagers to identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviours and replace them with positive, healthy ones. CBT is commonly used to manage cond...</p><p>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective form of talking therapy that has gained great popularity in managing mental health issues in children and teenagers. It empowers children and teenagers to identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviours and replace them with positive, healthy ones. CBT is commonly used to manage cond...</p>Social media and teen identity: Supporting your child’s self-image2025-07-02T09:34:12+01:002025-07-02T09:34:12+01:00https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-mental-health/social-media-and-teen-identity-supporting-your-childs-self-imageClinical Partners<p>With the rise of social media and constant digital exposure, young people are facing increased pressure from social comparison, which can negatively impact their self-esteem, mental health, and sense of identity. In this video, Clinical Director Paige Fujiu-Baird discusses the impacts of the digital landscape on young people, and what parents and c...</p><p>With the rise of social media and constant digital exposure, young people are facing increased pressure from social comparison, which can negatively impact their self-esteem, mental health, and sense of identity. In this video, Clinical Director Paige Fujiu-Baird discusses the impacts of the digital landscape on young people, and what parents and c...</p>Social media as a tool for radicalising young people: What parents need to know2025-04-02T12:09:42+01:002025-04-02T12:09:42+01:00https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-mental-health/social-media-as-a-tool-for-radicalising-young-people-a-guide-for-parentsClinical Partners<p>Once seen as a more covert aspect of the internet, the nature of sharing harmful and radical ideologies is changing through social media. Recent news has sparked concern with far-right symbolism being used openly in politics by those who own social media platforms and in the realm of celebrity, both causing a large volume of online discourse. With ...</p><p>Once seen as a more covert aspect of the internet, the nature of sharing harmful and radical ideologies is changing through social media. Recent news has sparked concern with far-right symbolism being used openly in politics by those who own social media platforms and in the realm of celebrity, both causing a large volume of online discourse. With ...</p>How to talk to your child about the news and distressing events2025-03-17T10:35:53+00:002025-03-17T10:35:53+00:00https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-mental-health/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-the-news-and-distressing-eventsClinical Partners<p>Distressing news is everywhere, from TV screens to social media, and children are not immune to its impact. While adults may have coping mechanisms to process difficult stories, children and young people may struggle to understand or manage their emotions when faced with unsettling events without support. As parents and caregivers, it’s cruci...</p><p>Distressing news is everywhere, from TV screens to social media, and children are not immune to its impact. While adults may have coping mechanisms to process difficult stories, children and young people may struggle to understand or manage their emotions when faced with unsettling events without support. As parents and caregivers, it’s cruci...</p>What is the impact of social media on children and young people's mental health?2025-02-11T13:51:07+00:002025-02-11T13:51:07+00:00https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/child-and-teen-mental-health/what-is-the-impact-of-social-media-on-children-and-young-peoples-mental-healthClinical Partners<p>Social media has fast become a part of everyday life with many of us now seeing it entering our children’s routines. While it offers benefits, social media can also present challenges that we’re becoming more aware of to young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The National Parent Survey found that around 44% of parents are con...</p><p>Social media has fast become a part of everyday life with many of us now seeing it entering our children’s routines. While it offers benefits, social media can also present challenges that we’re becoming more aware of to young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The National Parent Survey found that around 44% of parents are con...</p>