Body dysmorphic disorder

Creating a safe space for a child to explore their gender identity will contribute to positive mental health outcomes. This resource provides an overview of ways to support a child who is questioning their gender identity or who has come out as trans or gender diverse. It is not designed to give medical or psychological expertise and advice on working with trans and gender diverse children.

This resource aims to improve practitioners’ understanding of the connections between higher weight and mental health in childhood. It provides guidance on how practitioners can support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children with higher weight.

This resource offers a step-by-step process for working with the families of children with higher weight and potential wellbeing concerns, in a way that maintains engagement and supports parents to identify and work on concerns that are important to them and their family.