@jaacapjournals.bsky.socialThese findings highlight the importance of more research to understand these behaviors early in development, particularly in children exposed to adversity. #ChildMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #DevelopmentalResearch #MentalHealthAwareness
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@martinpratt.bsky.socialRecent research has shown that children and young people with social anxiety disorder don't get the same benefits from generic treatment as those with other anxiety disorders (Kerns et al, 2013).
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@martinpratt.bsky.socialCatriona Mellor (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust).
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#ChildMentalHealth #Wellbeing
@martinpratt.bsky.social“Memories for traumatic events are different to memories for normal events. They may intrude through their nightmares, they may come out in their play.”
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#ChildMentalHealth #ComplexPTSD #PTSD
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@martinpratt.bsky.socialEmma Woodhouse (Neurodevelopmental Specialist at The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.).
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#ChildMentalHealth #ADIR #ADOS
@martinpratt.bsky.social“Autistic females are more likely to employ compensatory behaviours, such as eye contact, small talk, gestures, to mitigate some of their social challenges.”
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#ChildMentalHealth #ASD #GenderAndGenderIdentity
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@gmj-georgia.bsky.socialA new over-the-counter glucose monitor approved for young children has sparked debate among paediatricians. While mar… #Childmentalhealth #Childhoodobesity #Continuousglucosemonitoring #Medicaldeviceregulation #Paediatrichealth #Childmentalhealth #Childhoodobesity #Continuousglucosemonitoring #…
@martinpratt.bsky.social“if you have additional needs, the problems may appear almost completely impossible, and we'll look at practical ways to get beyond that”
@martinpratt.bsky.social“There is strong and popular belief that parenting in infancy has lifelong implications in the development of personality and coping skills, especially in the context of consistent parenting during infancy.”
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@livedexperienceaus.bsky.socialThe Emerging Minds 2026 National Workforce Survey is now zurl.co/wk3VQ, community services, social services, education, policy, research and leadership professionals - please complete. zurl.co/Yrsd4
@realdoctorsam.bsky.socialIs my child doing OK? Here's what a mentally healthy child actually looks like... and it's probably not what you think. #ChildMentalHealth #DrSam #ParentingTips #RaisingKids
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@martinpratt.bsky.socialAlan Meehan (Lecturer in Psychology (Education), Department of Psychology Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience King's College London).
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#ChildMentalHealth #ACEs #PhysicalHealth
@martinpratt.bsky.socialThis resource discusses: This film follows Celina as she shares the challenges of raising her daughter with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
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#ChildMentalHealth #ADHD #CoOccurring
@martinpratt.bsky.social“avoiding it will help them to calm down, but only for a very short period of time. Afterwards, that avoidance actually makes the fear increase.”
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#ChildMentalHealth #AnxietyDisorders
@justbigdeckenergy.bsky.socialCould High Conflict Divorce Be Mistaken for ADHD?
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@roundaboutdrama.bsky.socialThe room is prepared, the resources are in place, and a new term of exploration through dramatherapy is about to begin. Looking forward to supporting young people to express, connect, and flourish. #Dramatherapy #SchoolWellbeing #MentalHealthInSchools #BackToSchool #NewTerm #ChildMentalHealth
@martinpratt.bsky.socialFive of the seven brain regions were smaller in children and young people with ADHD, particularly the amygdala.