Why do we need to look beyond ‘mental disorders’ when handling intense emotions?
Here Bridie Gallagher writes about why we need to explore beyond the ‘illness narrative’ to understand why people might feel the way they do.
Tag: anxiety
Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism
Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism, a new book released on September 21, provides a comprehensive guide to assessing and treating anxiety disorders within autistic…
Books to help ease the transition back to school
Back to school – helping children feel comfortable with the transition We may not yet be able to gauge the full impact the lockdown has…
What is Better Together?
Introducing our new mental health video and Q&A series… A video series from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Sheldon Press and John Murray Learning What is it?…
Having Fun with Feelings… An Interview with Dr Michelle Garnett, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Michelle Garnett talks about her background, new books Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum and 10 Steps to Reducing Your Child’s Anxiety on…
Mental Health Awareness Week – Books & Resources
The focus for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is kindness. Although we all know the importance of displaying kindness to others, it can sometimes…
I Have A Question About Coronavirus
It isn’t always easy to explain complicated things like coronavirus to young children or those with special educational needs. There are so many new terms…
Talking to Children About the Coronavirus: Actual Words for Actual Parents
Dawn Huebner, PhD [Note to Parents: Please feel free to use this script in whole or in part when talking to children about the Coronavirus.…
Books for Mental Wellbeing
Are you looking for a guide to support the mental health of a friend, family member or loved one? We’ve put together a select list…
Books for Visual Learners
Including books on Autism, Mental Health and Yoga, this reading list will help you find the perfect gift for the visual learners in your life.…