I’m 13 and worried about being fat. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’m overweight for my age (I’m 13 and 60kg or 9.5 stone) and it’s consumed my life. I can’t go shopping with my friends…
My 16 year old daughter is convinced she needs a sex change. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My daughter, who is 16, has a history of mental health issues. Her father is an alcoholic who left the family home when she…
My dad has chronic depression and has started to hoard junk. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My dad will be 54 in February and he has recently seen a drastic decline in his depression. He was first diagnosed and treated…
I fear I’ll never be happy after my abused childhood. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa At the age of 41, I feel as if I will never be truly happy, despite having a good marriage and two fantastic children.…
Children’s mental health: do we care nearly enough? The Week
The subject of child mental health is very close to my heart. I was a depressed teenager. I had emotions I could neither name nor deal…
My brother appears to be mentally ill but won’t seek help. The Guardian.
My brother, who is 45, has never settled. Since leaving school he has not sustained a job, home or relationship long-term, and has been in and…
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