Description
Book SynopsisPart of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and in school, Anxiety and Depression offers a complete introduction to these complex, sensitive topics. Sending a hopeful and encouraging message to parents and teachers regarding the benefits of mental health knowledge and awareness, especially in the aftermath of Covid which has worsened an already critical situation in relation to young people's mental health, the book looks first at the general nature of these issues and presents a range of approaches for support. Individual chapters then look at a range of specific problems and their key features. Drawing on case studies to show how supportive strategies can play out in the real world, Gerri Brady explores why pulling together can be a huge factor in achieving positive outcomes - and shows how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents Series Preface; About the Author; Author's Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What are anxiety and depression?; 2. Prevalence and provision; 3. Causes and consequences; 4. Identifying problems at home and in school; Ten key things to know about anxiety and depression Part 2: Contexts and approaches for support 5. Where to begin; 6. Talking about difficult feelings; 7. Strategies for coping and general wellbeing; 8. Physical wellbeing and self-care; 9. Mental well-being and self-care; 10. Challenging unhelpful thoughts; 11. Recognising avoidant behaviours; 12. The school environment and culture; 13. In the classroom Part 3: Anxiety 14. Types of anxiety and when to seek help; 15. Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD); 16. Panic attacks; 17. Separation anxiety; 18. Social anxiety; 19. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); 20. Specific phobias; 21. School anxiety; 22. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); 23. OCD-related disorders Part 4: Low mood and depression 24. The teenage brain and mood difficulties; 25. Depression and low mood; 26. Specific strategies for depression Part 5: Conclusion 27. Summary; 28. A last word to parents and carers; 29. A last word to teachers and schools
