After 14 months of working online as a mediator, I can see the potential of it and the benefits for clients, mediators, and mediation. COVID thrust us into a new world of online mediation, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Skype. In my case, very much against my will and I had to develop an additional set of skills as an online mediator. Of course, I had concerns about: How do I make sure that the … [Read more...]
Family Matters responds to increase in use of antidepressants by children
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed its concern over the significant rise in the use of antidepressant drugs by children between 2005 and 2015. Reports show that the number of children being prescribed the drugs in the UK rose by 54% during that period, despite a fall after a warning in 2004 that some of the drugs may lead to suicidal behaviour. What are the concerns relating to … [Read more...]
