Mental Health: How To Be Kinder Online ?
Mental Health Foundation – “Kindness is defined by doing something towards yourself and others, motivated by genuine desire to make a positive difference. We know from the research study (below) that kindness and our mental health are deeply connected. Research study – What are the health benefits of altruism?https://tinyurl.com/45zpyywc Useful resource – TED Talks: The […]
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower ?
Not all disabilities are visible – some are not immediately obvious, such as learning difficulties, mental health as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. Living with a hidden disability can make daily life more demanding for many people, but it can be difficult for others to recognise, acknowledge or understand the challenges you […]
20 Tips For A Better Sleep ?
There are more than 80 different sleep problems listed in the medical textbooks, ranging from the inability to get to sleep (insomnia) to the inability to stay awake (narcolepsy). Many sleep problems are temporary, and you may find the self-help measures below help get you back to more normal sleeping pattern. But sleep problems can […]
5 Things Therapists Wish Everyone Knew About Mental Health ?
Therapy can help you handle emotions from problems or stressors, even if they aren’t dramatically life-altering or traumatic. Therapy is well-known for its problem-solving techniques and reputation as a tool for overcoming anxiety, depression and addiction. Link to full article:https://tinyurl.com/44afatv8Credit: Psychology Today Useful resource – TED Talks: Why we should all try therapyhttps://tinyurl.com/2waa6s7b We tend […]
Tips To Boost Your Mental Health Today ?
Most people struggle with their mental health at some point in their life, some more than others. But there are little things you do in your daily life that may not be helping. On the other side of the coin, there are also small steps you can take and new habits you can make that […]
What ‘Fight, Flight Or Freeze’ Looks Like In The Classroom ?
Everyone feels anxious from time to time. In fact, feeling anxious can be our brain’s way of protecting us. But what happens when inexplicable anxiety becomes uncontrollable and takes over your life? The Fight Flight Freeze Response:The “fight or flight response” is our body’s automatic and primitive, inborn response that prepares the body to “fight” […]
Understanding Different Eating Disorders ?
Research suggests that:-Between 1.25 and 3.4 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder-Around 25% of those affected by an eating disorder are male-Most eating disorders develop during adolescence, although there are cases of eating disorders developing in children as young as 6 and in adults in their 70’s-Eating disorder are most […]
What To Do If A Loved One Is Experiencing Emotional Pain ?
Dealing with emotional pain is extremely difficult. Learning how to cope and heal from this pain in a healthy way can be even harder. Emotional pain can come from many circumstances such as grief, loss, trauma, stress or toxic relationships. Developing good coping skills is really essential to the process of healing. Here are 5 […]