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Adolescent Depression & Anxiety: A Teenager’s Perspective
A teenager’s perspective on adolescent depression and anxiety; how parents and teachers can support a young person who is struggling. Read More ⇢
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Introduction to Understanding Children’s Emotions
Alberto introduces the basic building blocks of understanding our children’s emotions, though understand their brain structure and how stress or trauma affects their development. Read More ⇢
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How To Keep Family Ties Strong When One Sibling Has Mental Health Issues
When one member of a family has a mental health issue it has a significant impact on the entire family unit, including siblings. Read More ⇢
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Dr Veloso’s tips for parents struggling with self care
Dr Alberto Veloso recently spoke to PCA Families’ Sonia Wagner about the importance of regulating your own brain and the need to take care of yourself. Read More ⇢
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Supporting Your Non-Binary Child: A Parent’s Guide
Understanding a child’s non-binary identity, which means not identifying strictly as male or female, might be challenging for some parents due to societal expectations around gender norms. Read More ⇢
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Parenting When You Have A Mental Illness Yourself
Parenting is a roller coaster of challenging responsibilities, and for parents with a mental illness, the challenges are even greater. Read More ⇢
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Tips For Taking A Child With Autism To The GP
Strategies to help a child with autism to feel more prepared and comfortable at a doctor’s appointment. Read More ⇢
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How Do I Help My Child Who Is Experiencing Bullying?
How can parents and families support their children in order to stop bullying? And what can parents do if their child is accused of bullying others? Read More ⇢
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What To Do When Your Child Refuses To Go To School
School refusal is one of the most difficult challenges a parent can face. Read More ⇢
Meet DoctorBertie
Child Psychiatrist, Paediatrician, and Parent ally. Translating Neurobiology for families and influencing decision makers to build a more hopeful world for children. This is where I write about what I see in the consulting room, what I think about in child mental health, and occasionally, what I notice about life along the way.
