Independent Mental Health Advocacy: A glass half full?
Independent Mental Health Advocacy is all about giving a voice to those whose rights have been compromised. Hot on the heels on the release of…
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.
How to support grieving college students – Part 2
Between 35% and 48% of college students have lost a family member or close friend within the last two years. Grieving college students can often feel…
How to support grieving college students – Part 1
Between 35% and 48% of college students have lost a family member or close friend within the last two years. Grieving college students and young adults can…
Can children be depressed?
It may be hard to believe that children can experience depression at a very young age, but as the NHS explains, “10% of children in Great…
Six steps to finding balance in busy lives
It is important to know that life imbalance is one of the biggest causes of stress in the western world; consequently understanding why we experience…
Teach your Child How to Fight Anxiety
Natasha Daniels is a child therapist and has worked with young children and their families for over 15 years. Her book, How to Parent Your Anxious…
Designing The Princess and the Fog
What better way to explain depression to children than with a relatable and enjoyable storybook full of vibrant illustrations? The author of The Princess and the Fog, Lloyd…
Exclusive look at The Princess and the Fog
Enjoy this sneak peek at The Princess and the Fog, JKP’s latest children’s book. Vibrantly illustrated, this book was designed to be read with children aged 5-7…
What about parents who aren’t able to emotionally connect with their child?
Jane Evans, trauma parenting specialist and author of Kit Kitten and the Topsy-Turvy Feelings and How Are You Feeling Today Baby Bear?, writes about the importance of…
Mental health support made simple
Following the second edition release of Introducing Mental Health, authors Connor and Caroline Kinsella provide insight into taking a more global and simplified approach to mental health…