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“Just one more scroll…” You pick up your phone to check one message — and 45 minutes later, you’re still watching reels or checking notifications you don’t even care about. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Phones are designed to keep your attention. Bright colours, sounds, and rewards trigger your brain’s “feel good” chemical, dopamine. But when scrolling starts to make you anxious, tired, or less focused, it’s time to make a change. At Schoen Clinic Chelsea , our s

“Just five more minutes!” — sound familiar? If your child reacts with frustration or tears when you ask them to put their phone down, you’re not alone. According to Ofcom’s 2024 Online Nation report, nine in ten UK children aged 8–15 own a smartphone, and nearly half of parents say it causes tension at home [1]. Phones can connect, educate and entertain — but when scrolling starts to replace sleep, play or family time, it may signal problematic smartphone use (PSU). At Schoen

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If you’re concerned about ADHD for yourself, your teenager, or your child, finding expert guidance in London can feel overwhelming,...

Discover answers to common mental health FAQs. Schoen Clinic offers private treatment for ADHD, Autism, eating disorders & more in Chelsea and UK-wide remotely.

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Learn what burnout is, its symptoms, and how autistic, ADHD and parental burnout differ. Discover how to recover from burnout with expert support from Schoen Clinic Chelsea specialists.

By Dr Bradley Powell , Clinical Psychologist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea Why recognising ADHD early matters Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity...

With * Dr Joe Datt , Consultant Paediatrician at ** Schoen Clinic Chelsea Good gut health is essential for children. It supports not just...

By Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, I often discuss the cornerstones of...

By Amrita Mahal , Advanced Speech, Language & Communication Therapist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea At Schoen Clinic Chelsea , I work with...

“Being neuroaffirmative means replacing the question ‘How can we fix this person?’ with ‘How can we support them to thrive as they are?’”...

09.08.25, UK Schoen Clinic UK Group has been appointed to a new NHS national framework for the provision of Autism and ADHD Assessment...

Author: Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist and Group Medical Director, Schoen Clinic UK. 4 June 2025. Recent developments in May...

with Dr Joe Datt, Consultant Paediatrician , Schoen Clinic Chelsea When a child is diagnosed with autism or ADHD, it can feel like the...

Understanding the differences between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is essential for parents seeking clarity about their child’s neurodevelopmental health. Both conditions can affect behaviour, communication and attention, but they present in different ways and require different approaches to assessment and support. It’s also important to know that a diagnosis is not always straightforward. Symptoms associated with autism o

We often hear people casually say, “I’m so ADHD today,” when they forget something or feel distracted. But for millions around the world,...

PRESS RELEASE: 10/04/2025 A leading London nutritionist has said there is no big secret behind improving the behaviour and health of...

PRESS RELEASE: 07/04/2025 A leading London Psychiatrist says the public and private sectors can team up to support patients facing long...

In today's digital world, social media plays a dominant role in the lives of children, teens, and adolescents. While it offers...