Coping with an Anxious or Depressed Child: A Guide for Parents and Carers
Does your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you at a loss as to what to do about it? This navigational tool, written by eminent clinical psychologist Sam Cartwright-Hatton, will tell you how to give your child the best chance of recovery, as well as offer insight into the often complicated systems of mental healthcare.
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Does your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Are you at a loss as to what to do about it? This navigational tool, written by eminent clinical psychologist Sam Cartwright-Hatton, will tell you how to give your child the best chance of recovery, as well as offer insight into the often complicated systems of mental healthcare.
Series Foreword ixIs this book for you? 1Who is this book for? 1What are anxiety and depression? 1What this book covers 5Section 1Are anxiety and depression common in childhood, and will they grow out of it? 11How common are anxiety and depression in childhood? 11Will they grow out of it? 12Are anxiety and depression harmful for my child? 12What is the outlook for my child? 13What causes anxiety and depression in children and adolescents? 17Genetics and personality 17Learning 19Whose fault is it that my child is like this? 22Psychological treatments for anxious and depressed children 25Information on different professionals you may come across 25How to get help 28What sort of treatment will my child be offered? 32Medications for anxious and depressed children 39Drugs just for anxiety 40Drugs that work for both depression and anxiety 41What are the circumstances in which doctors can prescribe medication for my child? 43What are the side effects of these medications? 44What should I do when my child wants to come off medication? 44Other things to note about medication 45A note on herbal remedies 45Section 2A few basics that can make all the difference 49Diet 49Sleep 51Routines 53Exercise 54'Pleasure and Mastery' 55A stable, safe, predictable(ish) home life 59The Seven Confident Thoughts 59Special Time 60Happy Family Times 62Communicating well within your family 63Boosting your child's self-esteem and confidence 69Play to your child's strengths 70Push them to try new things 70Making sure your child gets a confidence boost every week 73On their best behaviour: getting your kids to do what you want without tears and tantrums 75Getting more good behaviour 75Praise 78Rewards and bribes 80The magic of star charts 88On their best behaviour: getting your kids to do what you want without tears and tantrums 95Getting less bad behaviour and less anxious behaviour 95Ignoring 96Dealing with dangerous and destructive behaviours: Time Out 101Dealing with non-compliances: Consequences 105Dealing with fears and worries 111Fears 112Worries 119Facing facts 133Your own state of mind 133Marital discord 137What schools and teachers can do to help 139How to get school on your side 140Who do I talk to? 140What do I tell them? 140What about bullying? 147Who to talk to if school are unhelpful 148A final note - how can you help school to help your child? 150Rounding up 153Appendix 155Index 161
