All In The Mind What to know about kids mental health
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Dec 20, 2025 
Dr. Billy Garvey, a developmental paediatrician and author specializing in childhood mental health, shares vital insights for parents. He discusses how emotional difficulties often lead families to seek help and the importance of secure attachments in shaping a child's future. Billy emphasizes understanding the reasons behind behavioral issues, highlighting factors like anxiety and neurodiversity. Through practical tips, he advocates for building relationships over punishment, offering autonomy, and always engaging with children's emotional needs.
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From Troubled Teen To Paediatrician
- Billy Garvey grew up in disadvantage, was labelled a “bad kid,” and was expelled from school before turning his life around.
- Working at his old after-school program led him to study medicine and become a developmental paediatrician.
Holistic Care Over Labels
- Developmental paediatricians meet many children earlier and take a holistic developmental view of problems.
- Labels and medication help less than equipping families and surrounding adults to support the child.
Attachment Shapes Mental Health
- Attachment and temperament are the two biggest predictors of mental health according to Billy Garvey.
- Attachment is changeable across life and shapes feeling safe, deserving of love, and trust in relationships.