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Anxiety is a normal emotional response that can help children and young people recognise danger, prepare for challenges and manage change. It becomes a concern when worries or fears are persistent, difficult to control and significantly interfere with daily life. This may affect school attendance, friendships, family relationships, sleep, eating, confidence or participation in activities.

School refusal can be deeply distressing for children, young people and their families. A child may become tearful, frightened or physically unwell when it is time to leave for school. They may complain of headaches or stomach aches, struggle to get dressed, or become overwhelmed by the thought of entering the school building. For parents

When a child or young person is having persistent difficulties with attention, impulsivity, activity levels or organisation, an ADHD assessment can help clarify what is happening and what support may be appropriate. The assessment is not simply a checklist or a computerised test. It is a careful, developmental assessment that considers the child’s experiences across

An autism assessment is a careful, structured process designed to understand how a child or young person communicates, relates to other people, experiences the world and manages everyday life. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference. It can affect children in very different ways, so a thorough assessment looks beyond isolated behaviours or a checklist of

When a child or young person is experiencing difficulties with attention, social communication, mood, anxiety, behaviour or emotional wellbeing, a clear treatment plan can provide direction and reassurance. A personalised plan sets out what support is recommended, why it is appropriate, how progress will be monitored and when the approach should be reviewed. At Healing

When a child or young person is experiencing emotional, behavioural or developmental difficulties, it can be hard to know what the symptoms mean or where to seek help. Changes in mood, anxiety, attention, sleep, behaviour, relationships or school performance may have several possible explanations. A careful child and adolescent mental health assessment helps to understand

Neurodevelopmental differences can look different depending on where a child or young person is and who is supporting them. A pupil may manage well in a structured classroom but become overwhelmed after school. Another may appear restless and impulsive at home while coping comparatively well in lessons. These differences do not mean that concerns are

A comprehensive child and adolescent psychiatric assessment is a detailed clinical evaluation of a young person’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, development and mental health. It is designed to understand the difficulties they are experiencing, how these affect everyday life, and what support or treatment may be appropriate. At Healing Young Minds LTD, assessments are carried out

Children and young people can show challenging behaviour for many different reasons. Tantrums, emotional outbursts, aggression, defiance, withdrawal, impulsivity or difficulties following routines may occur at particular stages of development. They can also be a response to stress, changes at home or school, difficulties with friendships, sleep problems, communication needs or an underlying mental health

Children and teenagers can experience periods of sadness, worry or frustration. These feelings are often a normal response to changes, disappointment, stress or loss. However, when low mood persists, becomes more intense, or starts to interfere with everyday life, it may be a sign of depression or another mental health difficulty. Depression can affect children