The mental, emotional health and wellbeing of children in our communities is on the decline. Anxiety and stress are fast becoming the new pandemic and, as such, we need a new toolbox that will help support families and schools in these critical times.
I've been a therapist for nearly 20 years. I know first-hand the impact life has on mental health. If left unchecked, it can lead to mental health disorders and diagnoses that could have been prevented.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, nearly one in 10 children aged 5 to 16 is affected by a mental health problem such as stress, anxiety,