Do you have questions about supporting your child’s mental health?

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Mental health can be a significant concern for parents when it comes to their child's wellbeing. Whether it's dealing with anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, or developmental disorders, it's important to address these concerns early on. Bupa's expert GP Zoe Williams, is here to answer any questions you might have about supporting your child's mental health and ensuring their happiness and overall wellbeing.

• Everyone who shares a question on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw.
• One Mumsnet user will win a £200 voucher.
• Zoe will be back online in a few weeks to answer a selection of your questions.

About the expert: DR Zoe Williams MBBS, DRCOG, MRCGP graduated from medical school in 2007. She has gained experience in many specialist fields within medicine and currently practices as an NHS General Practitioner in London and outside of the surgery is a National Advisor of Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and has served as a clinical advisor to the RCGP. Zoe is one of the resident Doctors on ITV’s This Morning, and has featured as an expert on the BBC’s The One Show, Horizon and Trust Me I’m a Doctor.

Here’s what Bupa has to say:
"Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. In the UK Bupa are leading healthcare specialists. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen."

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My dd has severe anxiety.
In the past her meltdowns were extremly angry & aggressive ( she still can be)
This has had a massive affect on her relationship with her siblings
What can you advise can be done to help heal & make that relationship stronger.
& also help her siblings with processing seeing their sister so ill

How can I get my child with Sen out of bed when school. Is soo stressful and hard

I love BUPA and all private healthcare, but this is not the place to discuss any of your family members or your health concerns, wether physical or so called mental.

What's the best ways to increase a child's self esteem?. My asd, adhd, possibly pda daughter thinks she's fat and stresses about it every min of every day.
She doesn't listen to me

Any advice for how I can help my clever, sensitive and shy ds open up a little? He’s struggling to make friends since moving to comp.
I feel his self confidence is low. I know he fears rejection and has noted that his peers can unkind to each other.

How can I support my daughter best. She is beginning to refuse school some days, we've always eventually got her there. School have not been helpful at all as she's fine once she's there. What can I do to help her with her anxiety

@BellaMumsnet just bumping this one, Dr Zoe has been back with her advice have you selected a winner of the voucher TYVM

Thanks to everyone who took part in thia Q&A. The winner of the prize draw is @Random789 - congratulations!

Thank you very much, @CeriMumsnet . I didn't even realise there was a prize draw! Do I need to do anything or will you be in touch?

Hi @Random789 we have sent an email to your Mumsnet email address🙂

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