SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULTIES
Children and young people may experience a wide range of social and emotional difficulties which manifest themselves in many ways. These may include becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as displaying challenging, disruptive or disturbing behaviour. These behaviours may reflect underlying mental health difficulties such as anxiety or depression, self-harming, substance misuse, eating disorders or physical symptoms that are medically unexplained. Other children and young people may have disorders such as attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder or attachment disorder.
Helpful websites:
Young Minds - Common feelings and mental health symptoms, how to cope and where to get help
Action for Happiness—Daily tips for staying calm, happy and hopeful
Mentally Healthy Schools—What are Social and Emotional Skills?
ADHD+ Support Parent Support Group