Pooky KnightsmithApr 16, 20194 minFive ways to help your school’s young carersThis article first appeared online and in print here at SecEd where I'm the resident mental health expert. Young carers are pupils who pr...
Pooky KnightsmithNov 30, 20182 minNew Suicide Safety Plan Tool / SiteBelow I've shared information about the new ‘Staying Safe’ website, which offers resources for anyone distressed, thinking about suicide ...
Pooky KnightsmithOct 2, 20184 min7 Guidelines for supporting a loved one with an eating disorderThe following guidelines were developed by Jenny Langley who facilitates a carers group in Kent, and Nigel Jacobs who is a systemic famil...
Pooky KnightsmithAug 18, 20187 min20 Ways to Help Your Partner through a Difficult TimeI originally wrote this post in 2017 as a thank you to my husband, Tom, who has been an incredible support to me. The ideas I’ve shared w...
Pooky KnightsmithAug 18, 20184 minWhat Not to Say if a Child is Self-HarmingSelf-harm is highly prevalent amongst teenagers – but that doesn’t make it any less shocking for a parent when they find out that their c...