Self-Harm: A Parents' Guide
DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT REPRESENT FORMAL MEDICAL ADVICE. IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S SELF-HARM, CONTACT YOUR GP, NHS 111 OR, IN AN EMERGENCY, ATTEND YOUR LOCAL A&E. Finding out …
Protecting your child’s mental health when they’re using social media
Social media is an inescapable part of the lives of our young people today. A recent report found that 94.8% of 15-year-olds in the UK used social media before or after school (OECD, 2015). With more …
Supporting your child with the death of a pet
Pets play an incredibly important part in our lives and especially in the lives of children and young people. For many, their pet is their best friend and an integral part of the family. The connectio …
How do I talk to my child about autism?
It can be daunting trying to find the right words to talk to your child about autism. Fortunately, the last 10 years has seen a seismic shift in what we know about it and the support on offer. But if …
Does My Child Have Anger Issues?
We all get angry at times, right? So how do we know how to spot signs that a child has anger issues or whether it could be something else? Here at Mable, our team of child therapists have a wealth of …
Does My Child Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?
The change of seasons can evoke strong emotions in us as humans. As leaves start to fall, some of us relish the change in temperature, the added layers and cosier nights, while others dread the cold, …
Three ways to start a conversation with your child about mental health
The 10th October marks World Mental Health Day and as a society, we’re talking about children’s mental health, now more than ever before. Yet, the reality is that it can still feel so difficult to hav …
How to help a child overcome social anxiety
In the UK, 5 children in a class of 30 are now likely to have a mental health problem, the Children’s Society reports. The research portrays the stark reality facing many schools across the nation. Ov …
The impact of sleep-deprivation on children’s moods and behaviours
Sleep, what do we actually know about it? Have you ever considered how you feel when you haven’t slept very well? Does it affect your attention span? Are you more irritable? I would imagine the answer …
Using stories and fairy tales in children and young people’s therapy
Stories, fairy tales, myths, legends, and fables have been used for centuries to teach, inspire, guide, and enrich our lives. They can speak to us on a far more profound, more immediate level than eve …
