April marks Stress Awareness Month, a national initiative that has been going for over 30 years. Now run by the Stress Management Society, a non-profit organisation established in 2003, this year’s theme is #LeadWithLove which is based around the ideas of kindness...
The week of 3rd to 9th February marks the 11th annual Children’s Mental Health week organised by mental health charity Place2Be. The aim of the initiative is to raise awareness of the mental health issues and challenges that young people face, helping children,...
In recognition of Parent Mental Health Day on 30th January, we look at ways to help open up positive communication between parents and their children. ‘No one ever listens to me!’ ‘Mum just tells me what to do, she doesn’t bother to find out what I want.’ ‘If I try...
November marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, which aims to reduce the stigma around seeking support for mental health issues, as well as raising awareness of how problems with mental health can affect men and boys. Initiatives such as these are hugely important...
As discussed in a recent article, good quality sleep is a crucial factor in the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of children and young people. Before taking action, it’s important to try and identify what is causing the problem which could be due a range of...
Sleep is something that we often take for granted, but it’s an incredibly important factor in children’s and young people’s good mental health, as well as their physical wellbeing. Getting the right amount of sleep can help children to: Improve their concentration...