As part of our programme of parent and carer get-togethers – our amazing beach walks – we spoke to psychotherapist Donna Peters-Lamb about teen mental health, wellbeing and tips for dealing with:

• school stress
• anxiety and exam stress – including how to speak to your teenager and the school about anxiety
• the teenage brain – when teens seem like they just don’t care!
• how to manage conversations around their mental health
• breathing techniques for de-stressing
• sleep and creating a better sleep routine
• setting boundaries and expectations – around what we expect as parents, and what our teenagers expect
• how to look after ourselves
• and the benefits of having ‘worry time’.

It’s a fascinating discussion, so grab a cuppa and dive in!

This project has been supported by the Sussex Care Partnership, Brighton & Hove City Council

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Find out more about Donna at Make Sense Psychotherapy