We might all have a few things we really don’t like, spiders, heights or a trip to the dentist can see people running for the hills, but for people with a phobia, their fears are much, much stronger.  Symptoms of phobias ...

Anxiety affects about 1 in 5 children and teenagers in the UK.  Whilst it is normal for us all to have worries at times, anxiety disorders are a lot more serious and can seriously affect your child’s social, personal and intellectual ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in children is relatively common, with about 1% of all children suffering with the often debilitating illness.  The average onset age is approximately 10 [1] - over 80% of adults with OCD showed signs of onset before ...

Whilst we can’t be sure what causes OCD in children, research has put forward several ideas, some of which remain quite controversial.  OCD can be a hugely debilitating illness, often impacting severely on the child’s quality of life.  As the symptoms may ...

We hear a lot about how Christmas can be difficult for adults with mental health issues – often exacerbating depression and feelings of loneliness - but what about children with a mental health condition? If your child struggles with anxiety or OCD ...

Approximately 3% of children in the UK suffer with anxiety disorders, which equates to a third of all diagnosed mental health problems in children. It is very natural for us all to experience signs of anxiety – it is our bodies ...

Children in private education are often from high achieving and wealthy backgrounds with big demands made of them in terms of academic and social performance. Most of the children will be able to cope with the pressure and produce acceptable results, but ...