Book contents
- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People
- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Part 1 What Affects Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health?
- Introduction to Part 1 and Key Definitions
- 1 Biological Processes Affecting Mental Health
- 2 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Mental Health
- 3 The Impact of Relationships on Mental Health
- 4 Stressors Affecting Mental Health
- 5 Vulnerability of Special Groups
- 6 Promoting Mental Health and Resilience and Preventing Ill Health: A Summary
- Part 2 Strengthening Relationships with Children and Young People and Giving Support
- Part 3 What Are the Common Mental Health Difficulties in Children and Young People and How Are They Managed? What Can You Do to Help?
- Index
- References
5 - Vulnerability of Special Groups
from Part 1 - What Affects Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health?
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 October 2022
Book contents
- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People
- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Part 1 What Affects Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health?
- Introduction to Part 1 and Key Definitions
- 1 Biological Processes Affecting Mental Health
- 2 Lifestyle Factors Affecting Mental Health
- 3 The Impact of Relationships on Mental Health
- 4 Stressors Affecting Mental Health
- 5 Vulnerability of Special Groups
- 6 Promoting Mental Health and Resilience and Preventing Ill Health: A Summary
- Part 2 Strengthening Relationships with Children and Young People and Giving Support
- Part 3 What Are the Common Mental Health Difficulties in Children and Young People and How Are They Managed? What Can You Do to Help?
- Index
- References
Summary
Chapter 5 discusses some of the groups of children and young people who are most vulnerable to mental health challenges. These include children and young people with intellectual disabilities; children and young people with physical health difficulties; children and young people with gender identity difficulties and a range of sexual orientations as well as young carers.
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- A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young PeopleQ&A for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers, pp. 129 - 152Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022