Talking to Your Children About Mental Health: A Guide for Parents
Mental health is as important as physical health, and creating an environment where your children feel safe to discuss their feelings is crucial. Talking about mental health may seem daunting, but open conversations can equip your child with the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges. Here’s how you can start the conversation and support […]
How can ADHD affect the Mental Health of Young People?
Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong condition which impacts the behaviour of an individual and potentially their mental health. It has been suggested by Mind that people with ADHD are more likely to suffer from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and sleep problems. ADHD can have a particular impact […]
Don’t put people in boxes
It will help you all get on together It’s common in groups and particularly in families for adults and children to fall into roles that become increasingly stuck. For example one parent or carer might be seen as the disciplinarian and the other the soft one; one child might be viewed as the clever one and another, the one that gets […]
Communicate better in families & groups
Know the impact of your non-verbal and verbal communication on each other What people say generally accounts for 20-50% of what we communicate, the rest is down to body language. When family relationships are going through difficulties family members tend to talk less so it’s really important to be more aware of how you communicate […]
Believe in yourself
Overcome feeling stuck We find all kinds of ways to hold ourselves back without even realising it. Take an honest look at what gets in the way of change for you. do you compare yourself with other people and feel less confident about yourself? Stop! Start to focus on your strengths, abilities and capacity for […]
Choose people who are good for you
Being with some people makes us feel better. Being with others can make us feel worse. The exercise helps you assess a relationship you’re not sure about and suggests an assertiveness technique you can use to help improve the relationship. If you think a friend, partner/girl/boyfriend is making you feel low in mood when […]
Body language- to improve partner relationships
What people say generally accounts for 20-50% of what we communicate, the rest is down to body language. When a relationship is going through difficulties couples tend to talk less so it’s really important to be more aware of how you communicate non-verbally and to try to keep talking honestly. This post looks at ways […]
Hear and be heard
This exercise helps when you’re negotiating for something or when someone wants you to change what you do. You can start practising straight away to improve your skills. It’s often useful in work situations. First of all think what makes you feel annoyed/ upset/ stop listening when you’re in conversation with another person. Then […]
Diet and your mental health
Improving your diet can help your mental health The food-mood connection has been a focus of research for years. It’s well known that omega 3 and a Mediterranean style diet full of fresh vegetables can boost a sense of physical wellbeing, but there’s a lot of recent research that shows certain foodstuffs can help mental […]
Understand personal change
It’s a process, it helps to know what the journey might be like. This wellbeing tip strengthens your awareness. It simply helps you anticipate the ups and downs of change. If you experience a low point you’re not alone. Personal change is about introducing manageable steps towards a desired goal. Change can be uncomfortable and […]