Dealing with Blue Monday and those feelings of sadness or depression can be tough, but remember, you’re not alone! Taking care of yourself and reaching out for support can really make a difference. Here are some friendly tips to help you feel better
Recognising the signs of mental health struggles in your child: eight important indicators to watch for:
Recognising the signs of mental health struggles in your child: eight important indicators to watch for
The power of denial
I have recently had a DIY accident which resulted in losing half of my left thumb. This was very traumatic and painful as you can imagine and I struggled recovering from both in the days and weeks following the accident. I have never been very good with ‘denial’ and wanted to deal with the emotional …
Solitude versus loneliness
It’s a well-established fact that long term isolation has a negative impact on both the physical and mental health. But a recent study showed that occasional solitude, on the other hand, can benefit mental health. So, what is the difference between the solitude and isolation? Isolation is the lack of meaningful social interactions of relationships …
The positive impact of theatre on the mental health of children and youth
Today 27th March 2024 is World Theatre Day, and I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the positive impact of theatre for the mental health of children and youth. The arts, and theatre in particular, have been proven to have a positive impact on mental health. It provides a crucial outlet for children …
Happy International Day of Happiness 2024
I hope that this message finds you well! Today also marks the release of the World Happiness Report 2024. Here is a small summary of the report: Clearly we need to do more to support people of all ages with their mental health and emotional wellbeing but in particular young girls. Download the full report …
7 ways to cope with exam stress
Are you doing exams and struggling? Are your tweens and teens struggling with exam stress? Exam time can be overwhelming. Suddenly all those years of lessons, videos, books and research assignments have come to one big end point and it can feel like too much pressure.
Why Emotional Logic
As some of you may know, I have been suffering with bipolar disorder and its extreme emotional ups and downs since my teenage years. I have been treated the conventional way, seeing psychiatrists and psychologists and taking medication and also tried natural and alternative therapies, including taking supplements, herbal medicines etc… Then in 2016, a …