Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders worldwide with increasing numbers of children and adolescents being diagnosed with the condition. Anxiety requires active treatment, otherwise it constricts life and tends to become a chronic condition. The good news is that anxiety can be successfully treated with psychotherapy and lifestyle shifts.
The World Health Organisation states:
- Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
- Depression can happen to anybody.
- Depression can be treated.
- The first step is talking.
Click here to watch a special World Health Organisation video; and to find a therapist.
Cecily Criminale, Asana's recognised expert in the field of Sexual and Relationship Therapy, helps individuals and couples in total confidence on a variety of issues including sexual function, compulsive sexual behaviours, sexual orientation, life transitions, past sexual and relationship trauma, enhancing compatability and more.
Roughly three children in every classroom have a diagnosable mental health disorder. These statistics show just how big the problem is for young people in the UK. Asana have six amazing specialists who can help children troubled by various issues including trauma, abuse, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem, depression, eating disorders and more.
Dr. Jo Lilley is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Disability Psychotherapist providing psychological assessment and treament for people with intellectual disabilities, mental health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, acquired brain injury, chronic pain and other difficulties. She has a particular interest in Mental Capacity assessments for the Court of Protection and is on the register of expert witnesses with the British Psychological Society.