You are strongly advised to seek professional help when any of the following happens:

• Your child shows concerning behaviours.
• These include avoiding friends and family, sadness, anxiety, or a sudden loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy.
• Your child talks about wanting to harm themselves or others, or shows behaviours that suggest this.
• For example, through self-harm, or by saying things like "I wish I weren't here" or "Nobody would care if I die."
• Your child's daily routine is affected for a long time.
• This includes changes in sleeping habits, eating habits, or going to school.
• Your child develops unhealthy habits.
• These include unhealthy eating patterns, at-risk behaviours such as truancy or early sexual activity, or addictions to computer games or substances.
• Both parents are unable to cope with the stress of caring for your child.
• For example, you may find it increasingly difficult to manage your child's emotions.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you have any concerns about your child, you should seek professional support.