Children who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk of getting mental health problems, a study suggests. Researchers in Sweden analysed data from 6,400 children, tracking them for an average of nine years.
They found around 17 percent of the children with the agonising condition were given a psychiatric diagnosis.
If a relative, friend or someone else you know has a mental health issue, they may tell you. But if they don't, any of these signs could suggest something's wrong:
This article is part of the open university learning course which was published in 2015, giving an overview of the mindfulness concept to the reader. Mindfulness is about focusing on the present moment, whilst at the same time accepting your feelings, thoughts, and body’s sensations.