Depression is one of the most common disorders seen by mental health professionals. For hormonal reasons, it is much more common in women, who are more susceptible to this after giving birth and during puberty, than in men. However, the risk decreases after menopause. People going through depression can be completely overwhelmed by this experience, …
Finding out that you are pregnant can bring a wide range of emotions. The spectrum can vary from joy and excitement, to fear, anxiety and stress. During the nine months of pregnancy, you can expect hormonal and physical changes to occur. What is Postpartum Depression? Once you have gone through labor and delivery, the breastfeeding …
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Article written by Dr Emad Farrag, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for the School and Nursery Education Guide 2019. The stress associated with achieving academic results as well as fitting in with peers affects all age ranges. The pressures on our children to achieve academically (both from schools and from parents) is seen increasingly in …
The Momo Challenge: A Fact sheet for Parents There has been a lot of media attention recently on the Momo Challenge. The Maudsley Child and Adolescent team have put together a fact sheet to help parents understand and and deal with this issue. What is it? Coined the “suicide challenge”, Momo is a new viral …
Death is a universal truth – the inevitable end of any biological form. Understanding Grief, or the process of grieving, serves as a recovery path for an individual or survivor to come to terms with their loss. Defining and Understanding Grief While the death of a loved one evokes the strongest of grief reactions, abstract …
Understanding Eating Disorders by Dr Shaden Adel, Specialist Psychiatrist and Dr Vicki Mobley, Clinical Psychologist When people hear of someone suffering from an eating disorder, it is easy to assume that they have a problem with food. However, in reality, an eating disorder is only the symptoms of an underlying problem in someone’s life. Eating …
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Not Just Child’s Play, Article by Dr Ola Ahmed, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist When parents attend the clinic with concerns about their young child, they are often surprised when the topic of play arises. This surprise appears to stem from the implicit views many of us hold about the limited value of play. Indeed, …
Corona virus is understandably causing a great deal of stress and anxiety, and how to manage your eating whilst in isolation or lock down may feel very uncertain. Do talk to people in your support network about any worries and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Professionals, support groups, family …
The practice of fasting and feasting is present in many religions. In Islam, Ramadan is a time for prayer, self-reflection, self-discipline and heightened devotion and worship. Followers fast from dawn to sunset. Fasting serves to cleanse the soul and redirect oneself away from worldly activities. It is the most sacred month in the Muslim calendar. …
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