19 Jul How can we better support children and families affected by behavioural difficulties?
In 2021, the team at Close-Up Research, together with Renaisi, were privileged to document the experiences of 18 families who have children with ‘behavioural difficulties’, for Impact on Urban Health.
There is relatively little awareness that for some children, anxiety, distress and trauma are communicated through their behaviours and interactions with others. So-called ‘behavioural difficulties’ are widely misunderstood and can carry a huge stigma, affecting both children and their families.
As such, Impact on Urban Health commissioned this ethnographic research project, to better understand the reality of life for children and families affected by mental health and behavioural difficulties.
We’re really grateful to the families and young people who allowed us into their lives, and are proud of the resulting insights report, which includes recommendations for better support, a podcast and a video case study (a clip of which is above).
Read the overview: bit.ly/no-timeouts
Full report: bit.ly/no-timeouts-report
Full video & podcast: bit.ly/no-timeouts-media
Written family portraits: bit.ly/no-timeouts-portraits
Massive thanks to everyone involved.