Michael Azer, Author at Healing Young Minds

Healing Notes: How Music Can Foster Mental Wellness in Teenagers Featuring 365BM Music

Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, mental health issues among teenagers are increasingly common, yet often overlooked. From anxiety to depression, our young ones face emotional challenges that can be difficult to navigate. However, there’s a harmonious healer that is both accessible and effective—music. In this post, we explore how melodies and rhythms can serve as […]

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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Young People

Autism, Children Mental Health / Michael Azer

Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions in children and young people. Just over two percent of five to ten year olds have a diagnosable anxiety-related disorder, and this doubles to five percent in eleven to fifteen year olds. Anxiety disorders are particularly common among children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention

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6 Parenting Tips for ADHD children’s parents

ADHD / Michael Azer

When you have a child with ADHD, it can be difficult to manage their energy and hyperactivity. It’s also easy for them to become frustrated when they don’t succeed at tasks that other children do easily. But there are many things you can do as a parent to help your child thrive. Here are six

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5 Advice for ADHD Children’s Parents

ADHD / Michael Azer

ADHD is a common condition that can affect children and adults. It affects people of all ages, races, and lifestyles. ADHD stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. People with ADHD have trouble focusing on one task at a time or staying still for any length of time. Whether your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or

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OCD in Children and Young People

OCD / Michael Azer

We all have unpleasant or worrying thoughts at times and we have all occasionally wondered “have I unplugged the iron”, “have I locked the car” etc. However, it is only when these thoughts start to interfere with your child’s day to day life that you should be concerned about OCD. What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive

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Could my Child have ADHD? 23 Questions

ADHD / Michael Azer

ADHD is the most common neurodevelopmental condition affecting about 5% of school children. It can often be missed especially in girls who usually present with inattentiveness rather than hyperactivity and disruptiveness. It can also sometimes be dismissed as ‘naughtiness’, ‘misbehaviour’, or ‘laziness’. So how can you tell if your child might have ADHD? If your

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Could My Child be on the Autism Spectrum?

Autism / Michael Azer

As the name suggests, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a wide spectrum with no two individuals on the spectrum presenting in the same way. However, there are a few signs that are quite common and may alert you that your child might need an assessment. Taken in isolation, each sign listed below may not indicate

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Electronics Use and Mental Health of Children

Children Mental Health / Michael Azer

There is no doubt that the use of electronics now forms an integral part of the day to day activities of most households, and in particular children and young people. There have been some interesting debates on the pros and cons of technology, social media, and internet use. Some research has been conducted and this

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8 Tips to Ease the Move to Secondary School for your Child with ADHD

ADHD / Michael Azer

The transition to secondary school for your child with ADHD is exciting but can also be quite scary. Children with a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect their academic and social functioning find it a bit challenging. Secondary school is a lot bigger with many more subjects, a different teacher for each subject, new peers who

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9 Tips to Lessen Stress for Parents of Children with ASD

Autism / Michael Azer

School holidays, including the transition to the holidays and then back to school again, can be tough for children on the spectrum. The disruption in their routine and the far less structured days can be difficult to negotiate. Triggers to meltdowns are likely to occur more frequently during the holidays. These can include changes to

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