How do I talk to my child about mental health? Parenting SOS with Professor Sam Wass
About this episode
<p>Did you know that 50% of mental health conditions start by the age of 14? </p><br><p>Child psychologist Professor Sam Wass, who you might recognise from Channel 4's <em>The Secret Life of 4- and 5-Year Olds</em>, joins Gi to chat all things young people’s mental health, in a special Parenting SOS episode brought to you by Bupa.</p><p> </p><p>Sam shares his tips and strategies for parents to have open conversations about their children’s mental health, plus the steps to take if you’re feeling concerned.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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