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Borderline Personality Disorder in Children and Teenagers

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbvH5eJZQx8[/embedyt] Borderline personality disorder (BPD) also known as emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) is a complex mental illness characterized by a painful mix of emotional turmoil, unstable relationships and self-image, and self-destructive impulsivity. Those with BPD are volatile, very difficult with those close to them and are quick to

November 11, 2019 22 Comments

Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) in Children and Teenagers

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Blog #4: Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) in Children and Teenagers

Self-harm or Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) is a deliberate, self-inflicted injury to body tissue resulting in damage, but without any suicidal intent. The injury can be superficial e.g. skin tear, bruising or can be disfiguring with subsequent scarring to skin. There is some debate amongst healthcare professionals about whether

July 8, 2019 17 Comments

Managing Stress, Anxiety and Emotions in Challenging Times at Work and Home by Dr. Suzanne Henwood

We are facing unprecedented times – never before have we, in our life times, had to retreat back into our homes (bubbles) for safety on a global basis. We are learning new ways to connect, new ways to live and we are, many of us, focused on survival.It is not

April 10, 2020 No Comments

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Blog #7: Mental illness and bullying in children and teenagers

Kids have been bullying each other for generations. Bullying is defined as the physical, verbal, relational, and/or or psychological attacks or intimidation against a person who cannot properly defend him/herself. It includes two key components: repeated harmful acts and an imbalance of power.

July 29, 2019 28 Comments

I Can Show with James Hanson and Tracey Maxfield

April 17, 2019 No Comments

The 3 Stages of Dementia

‘Dementia Aware: What you need to know’ about the 3 Stages of Dementia Dementia will affect each person differently. Its impact can depend on the type of dementia the person has and what the person was like before the diagnosis: personality, lifestyle, relationships, physical health, mental health and health history.

February 1, 2017 No Comments

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