The mental health check every parent needs to have with their child 

Withdrawn behaviour is often a disguised plea for help and parents should respond by reaching out and discussing feelings

Majella Kennedy: "Talk about how we can mind our mental wellbeing with self-care in the form of nutrition, exercise, staying away from harmful social media, and having a good sleep routine. Explain how having good mental health is about building resilience and coping skills."

Checking up on your child’s mental health and checking in with them about it can often be tricky, particularly when they are at the tween and teen stages.

Firstly, children often send out ‘mis-cues’, says chartered clinical psychologist Dr Malie Coyne. You notice your child’s a bit down, you ask if everything is OK, and they mutter ‘I’m fine’ with a strong undercurrent of ‘go away’.