Let’s all Talk Mental Health is an online hub for parents, caregivers, family members and educators to support their teens through mental health struggles, social and emotional problems and parenting challenges so that you can understand the issues and find out more about routes for help. We are here to help you to help them with every challenge that they may be facing: anxiety, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, low mood & depression, ADHD, Autism, OCD, self harm and more.
 
Featuring 30 LIVE sessions each year with the UK’s top clinical psychologists, therapists & psychiatrists, every session includes at least 30 minutes of anonymous audience Q&A. A subscription to Let’s all Talk Mental Health also includes on-demand access to a huge library of in-depth sessions
 
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Tics and Tourette’s often first appear or become more noticeable during childhood and adolescence. For many young people they can come and go over time, sometimes becoming more intense during periods of stress, tiredness or emotional pressure. While some teens experience only mild tics, for others they can affect confidence, friendships and everyday life at school.

Parents can often feel unsure how to respond. Should tics be ignored or talked about? What tends to make them better or worse? And when might it be helpful to seek professional advice?

In this session we will explore what tics and Tourette’s look like in teenagers, why they occur, and how they can change during adolescence. We will also discuss the social and emotional impact they can have, practical ways parents and teachers can support young people, and when intervention or treatment may be helpful.
