How to recognise a mental health issue in your child

Children can develop many of the same mental health difficulties as adults, but sometimes they can manifest in different ways, making them harder to recognise. If parents are unsure, there is no harm in having a conversation with their GP or school counsellor about any emotional, social or behavioural difficulties they think their child may […]
Getting real about perinatal anxiety and depression

This week — November 10-16 — is Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week. PANDA’s new CEO Julie Borninkhof explains their “let’s get real” campaign for 2019. When I became a mum I didn’t really know what to expect, and in many ways I think I “became” a mum twice. Once when I was told I was […]
8 things kids stress about before school starts – and how to help them

The symptoms of anxiety about school can be broad and many, so it is important to take notice of any change in your child’s normal behaviour or temperament. Here are 8 things a child might worry about and how to help them