Navigating the Young People's Mental Health Crisis | Perspectives Ep 4

The mental health of our children and young people seems to be in decline - but what are the reasons behind it and what can we do to better support them?

In this episode of Perspectives, we discuss the state of young people's mental health today and outline what everyone, from parents to industry professionals, can do to help.

On the panel:
▶️ Dr Victoria Chamorro, Consultant Psychiatrist
▶️ Debbie Longsdale, Priory's Therapy Director
▶️ Jake Mills, CEO of charity Chasing the Stigma

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00:00 Intro
1:03 The panel's experience of young people's mental health
5:08 Young people's anxiety about the world around them
9:15 Mental health vs autism & ADHD
11:43 Signs a child might be struggling with their mental health
14:44 Impact of social media
24:12 How parents can talk to children about mental health
29:26 Treatment & support for young people's mental health
37:36 Q&A 1: Support young people's sense of hopelessness
41:51 Q&A 2: Supporting your own mental health when parenting
46:05 Outro

LINKS TO SOURCES:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2...
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/about-u...
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-...

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Looking after your mental health should be high on everyone's priority list. At Priory, we strive to help everyone take control of their mental health, building a brighter future for themselves and those around them. For more insight, explainers, and advice on managing your mental health, head to the Priory blog: https://www.priorygroup.com/blog

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This video is designed to be informational, but its content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulties with your mental health, please contact a medical professional or a licensed mental health provider for tailored advice for you.

If you or a loved one are in crisis and need immediate support, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department. For information on relevant crisis support lines, visit https://www.priorygroup.com/crisis-su...

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Priory is the leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care in the UK. We have two divisions, which together support the needs of over 35,000 people every year. We currently treat more than 70 different conditions through a nationwide network of 290 facilities.

Our purpose is to empower each person in our care to take steps towards a healthy future and live their lives as positively and independently as possible.

For more information on how Priory can help you, head to our website or call us:
https://www.priorygroup.com/
0800 840 3219