Youth Mental Health with the Northern Trust

Youth Mental Health with the Northern Trust

By Child & Adolescent Mental Health ServiceHealth & FitnessMental Health
Download on the App Store

Youth Mental Health with the Northern Trust episodes

  • Play is a serious business
    Dr Deirdre Meehan discusses the importance of play, with examples of how children communicate through play, and practical tips for parents and carers.
    A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions can be found here: bit.ly/3n3bnIN
    Resources suggested by Deirdre include:
    https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/care-and-treatment/our-clinical-services/watch-me-play/
    42 min
  • Caring for a traumatised child
    Dr Mark Johnson discusses caring for a child who has experienced previous early trauma, particularly young people who have then moved into a fostered or adopted family.
    A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions is here: bit.ly/3n3bnIN
    41 min
  • Understanding my child with OCD
    CBT therapist Stephen Weir discusses how Obsessive Compulsive Disorder develops and presents, and how parents can respond.
    A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions can be found here: bit.ly/3n3bnIN
    37 min
  • Is it just bad behaviour?
    Dr Deirdre Meehan discusses how parents can think about parental guilt, emotional connection with their child, behaviour as a form of communication, and being rejected by a teen.
    A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions can be found here: bit.ly/3n3bnIN
    40 min
  • Self-harm and suicidal thoughts; what can a parent do?
    James discusses how a parent can react when they are concerned about their young person’s safety.
    A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions can be found here: bit.ly/3n3bnIN
    Resources suggested by James include:
    www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/
    www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/about-self-harm/
    29 min
  • My child is struggling, what can I do?
    Bronagh shares practical tips for parents/carers on anger, sleep routines, and building positive experiences in the family.
    A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions can be found here: bit.ly/3n3bnIN
    Resources suggested by Bronagh include:
    https://www.parentingni.org/
    https://solihullapproachparenting.com/
    30 min
  • Talking to your teen about drugs
    Claire shares ideas on how to talk to your young person if you’re worried they are using drugs.
    A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions can be found here: bit.ly/3n3bnIN
    Resources suggested by Claire include:
    www.amazon.co.uk/Say-Why-Drugs-Everything-About/dp/1473686229
    https://play.acast.com/s/saywhytodrugs
    www.alcoholandyouni.com/
    www.cannabisandyou.ie/cannabis-and-you.pdf
    www.talktofrank.com/
    www.drugs.com
    27 min

About Youth Mental Health with the Northern Trust

From the publisher's feed

A selection of podcasts for parents, carers and young people on a range of youth mental health issues. Provided by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, generously supported by funding from NHS Charities Together (https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/). Intro music by Dr Gareth Lewis.