JM Mental Health

01/01/2025

So that's goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025. Wishing you peace, happiness and success in the year to come

17/12/2024

We'd like to wish you all a restful and relaxing Christmas.

Our office will be closed from lunchtime on Christmas Eve and will re-open on Thursday, 2 January. We will be back to normal working hours from 2 January onwards (Monday - Thursday 9-5; Friday 9-1).

11/12/2024

Our Christmas list of autism-friendly tips to support you and your family through the festive season.

11/12/2024

05/12/2024

If you have concerns about your child’s moods and behaviour and you think you and your family would benefit from talking to us, get in touch for an initial chat https://bit.ly/3t82vba

01/12/2024

Preparing for Christmas

“If they want ketchup with their lunch, let them have it.”

26/11/2024

Social interactions and communication can be challenging for children with ASD. Read our blog on ASD and the challenges of feelings and emotions https://bit.ly/4bKzFi7

22/11/2024

It will soon be December with some thinking of Christmas. Whether you will be celebrating Christmas or another festivity, if you have an family member, preparation is key. Here are some tips. https://livingautism.com/autism-christmas-preparation-key/

03/11/2024

We are here to support and care for you as a family. We work with children and teenagers, along with their families, diagnosing and treating those who have developmental disorders like ADHD. As child psychiatrists, we have medical degrees which allow us to prescribe medication (if appropriate) as well as delivering therapy. If you have concerns, do get in touch. We can chat over the phone and establish what the issues are https://bit.ly/3R8Is4t

28/10/2024

Diagnosis and support should always be based on an individual’s specific needs and characteristics. So it’s important to recognise the diversity of ADHD and understand that the presentation of ADHD can vary widely amongst individuals. This includes gender related differences in how ADHD can present in a child or young person. Increased awareness and education about ADHD in girls can only help in getting earlier and more accurate diagnosis, leading to better support and outcomes for individual’s and their families.

25/10/2024

It's - the theme is 'Awareness is key!' Everyone is an individual. Each family is unique. We tailor our treatment to your child and your family. Learn more about how we work with families https://bit.ly/3zYpglr

22/10/2024

Many people with ADHD struggle with ‘emotional dysregulation’, a decreased ability to control emotional responses such as overreacting, frustration, becoming weepy or quick to anger in situations that don’t warrant such an extreme reaction. Emotional dysregulation is more prominent in (teenage) girls with ADHD