When Art Saves Lives
Trigger Warning: Suicide This post was written by JKP author Marney Schorr. September is National Suicide Awareness Month and Sep 10, 2023 to Sep 16,…
Category: Mental health
Blog posts, articles, think-pieces and Q&A’s presented by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and associated authors on and around the subject of mental health.
Improving Resilience in the Transition from Primary to Secondary School
In recent times, perhaps owing in part to transatlantic influences and the Harry Potter Hogwarts sorting hat, the primary-secondary school transition has developed into a…
Are We Really Friends? Advice from Autistic People on forming meaningful friendships
“I want to find friends who really want to hang out with me. Not just people who are nice, but people who make me feel…
THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF SONG: AMIR’S STORY
THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF SONG: AMIR’S STORY This blog post was written by JKP author Conio Loretto, MS, LCAT, MT-BC. Songs play an undeniable role…
“We must be clear on what we mean by ‘oppression’ and ‘anti-oppressive’”
“We must be clear on what we mean by ‘oppression’ and ‘anti-oppressive’” This extract from Myira Khan’s Working Within Diversity pinpoints what is meant by…
Why Gender Affirming Care is Critical
Why Gender Affirming Care is Critical This blog post was written by JKP authors Kelly Darke and Shannon Scott-Miller Gender affirming therapy is part of…
A Workbook for Psychosis? Why This is So Needed.
This blog post was written by JKP author Jennifer Gerlach. Workbooks have been a mainstay as a clinical tool and in self-help for decades. As…
How Children’s Literature Can Lessen the Stigma Around Mental Illness
This blog post was written by JKP author Lourdes Ubidia. The genre of Mental Health and Wellness in children’s literature is crucial to creating a…
The Grief Rock: Navigating Love & Loss with Kids
The Grief Rock: Navigating Love & Loss with Kids This blog post was written by JKP author Natasha Daniels. What happens when you wake up…
The Mindful Magician & Navigating Difficult Emotions
The Mindful Magician by Lauren Brukner releases on April 21, 2023. Can you briefly outline your history? How has this background influenced what you write…