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I'm worried that my child is depressed and anxious.'
'I'm worried that my child has an eating disorder.'
'I'm worried about drugs.'

Mental health difficulties affect about 1 in 10 children and young people, ranging from fears, phobiaas and panic attacks to obsessions, compulsions and even psychosis.

Written by a specialist psychiatrist and packed with expert advice, this comprehensive book highlights the often subtle warning signs of trouble and suggests tactful, effective ways to take action, whether your child is 6 or 16. An invaluable resource for parents, extended family, teachers, social workers, and anyone concerned about a young person's emotional well-being.

Topics include:

• when to worry
• communicating with your child – practical techniques
• bipolar disorder
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• autism
• trauma and grief
• bullying and abuse
• sleep and well-being
• help from your doctor
• red flags and managing emergencies

About the author:
Sarah Vohra qualified at Leeds Medical School in 2008. She is a child psychiatrist and also an author, columnist, and blogger. Her work and writings empower adults to recognize the early signs that a child may be struggling with his or her emotional oor mental health. Sarah's mission is to teach the simple strategies she uses in her everyday clinical practice so any adult can feel confident about having a conversation with a potentially distressed child. Early recognition and intervention are as key to resolving mental illness as they areto healing physical illness.