Cartoon Books To Explain Mental Health In Children and Adolescents
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Conference Centre Room 1
| Tuesday, March 29, 2022 |
| 1:51 PM - 2:11 PM |
Overview
Dr Chris Wever, The Southport Psychiatry And Psychology Clinic
Speaker
Dr Chris Wever
Child Psychiatrist
The Southport Psychiatry And Psychology Clinic
Cartoon Books To Explain Mental Health In Children and Adolescents
Abstract
Mental health problems in young people are common. Explaining these problems is an essential part of early detection, engagement and management.
Cartoon books are an easy format for young people to read and a great vehicle to explain complex issues to them.
This presentation will describe the way four mental health issues that are common in young people are expained in a cartoon book format. These include books on OCD, School Refusal, Anxiety and ADHD. They have been well received by the targeted population and also the parents and carers of these children.
Cartoon books that are written by clinicians, using language they use in every day clinical interviews with appropriate illustrations convey information well and should be seen as a vital resource for this young clinicl group.
The format of a cartoon book is relatable, visually appealing and can incorporate humour which can decrease the anxiety associted with mental health problems.
The four books: The Secret Problem for OCD; The School Wobblies for School Refusal; Full of Beans for ADHD and
How To Bust The Worry Warts for Anxiety will be used to illustrate the power of this format as an educational tool to help young people with mental health disorders.
Cartoon books are an easy format for young people to read and a great vehicle to explain complex issues to them.
This presentation will describe the way four mental health issues that are common in young people are expained in a cartoon book format. These include books on OCD, School Refusal, Anxiety and ADHD. They have been well received by the targeted population and also the parents and carers of these children.
Cartoon books that are written by clinicians, using language they use in every day clinical interviews with appropriate illustrations convey information well and should be seen as a vital resource for this young clinicl group.
The format of a cartoon book is relatable, visually appealing and can incorporate humour which can decrease the anxiety associted with mental health problems.
The four books: The Secret Problem for OCD; The School Wobblies for School Refusal; Full of Beans for ADHD and
How To Bust The Worry Warts for Anxiety will be used to illustrate the power of this format as an educational tool to help young people with mental health disorders.
Biography
Dr Chris Wever is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist working in private practice on the Gold Coast. He is a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University teaching medical students. He has over 30 years clinical experience in both public and private mental health. He has written many articles, some text book chapters and presented at many workshops and conferences.He is also the author of four cartoon books for young people to help explain mental health problems in this young population.
