TIPS TO TRIGGERING YOUR RELAXATION RESPONSE ?
The relaxation response is a physical state of deep rest that changes the physical and emotional responses to stress… and the opposite of the fight or flight response.” It is “an opposite, involuntary response that causes a reduction in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. Since 1971, there have been numerous studies on the […]
A HAPPY FRIDAY MESSAGE FROM MENTAL HEALTH ?
Mental health is integral to living a healthy, balanced life. Our mental health encompasses our psychological, emotional and social well-being. This means it impacts how we feel, think and behave each day. Our mental health also contributes to our decision making process, how we cope with stress and how we relate to others in our […]
HOW TO RECOGNISE THE SIGNS OF MENTAL & EMOTIONAL ABUSE ?
Accusing / Blaming / Denial – This behavior comes from an abuser’s insecurities. They create a hierarchy in which they’re at the top and you’re at the bottom. 1) Jealousy – They accuse you of flirting or cheating on them. 2) Deny and deceive – An abuser will deny that an argument or even an […]
HELPING PUPILS DEAL WITH FEAR, ANXIETY AND UNCERTAINTY ?
As teachers and school leaders, there are several things you can do to support children and young people who may be feeling anxious at this time. It is important for schools to normalise that it’s ok to feel anxious. It can also be useful for pupils to understand that things are changeable; but if they […]
SUPPORTING PUPILS TO READJUST, RECOVER AND MOVE FORWARDS ?
Children and young people are often more resilient than we give them credit for and we must remember that schools cannot be responsible for everything; they can only control what happens in school and they have very limited influence over life outside school. Children will be bringing their experience of coronavirus and lockdown with them […]
CORONAVIRUS: THE IMPACT OF YOUNG PEOPLES’ MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ?
There has been much research in recent months which looks at the potential impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown on children and young people. The coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented; none of us has experienced this before so we don’t know what the exact impact will be. Moreover, every child and family will […]
WHAT TO DO IF A LOVED ONE IS EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL PAIN ?
Dealing with emotional pain is extremely difficult, especially in a time when lots of people are feeling uncertain about their future. 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 […]
8 TIPS TO HELP CREATE A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE ?
Having a positive mental attitude is one of the best ways you can help yourself and your life improve drastically. Researchers continue to explore the effects of a positive mental health attiduide on overall health. Some of the health benefits that a positive mental attitude may provide include: -Increased life span-Lower rates of depression-Lower levels […]
9 REASONS TO REDUCE YOUR MOBILE PHONE DEPENDENCE ?
In recent years, our reliance on our mobile devices has skyrocketed as an increasingly large number of applications are developed. Little pieces of our lives are outsourced to our smartphones in the name of efficiency and enhanced communication. While a mobile phone can be a hugely productive tool, compulsive use of this device can interfere […]
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR ?
There are four psychological primary colours – red, blue, yellow and green. They relate respectively to the body, the mind, the emotions and the essential balance. While there is little scientific evidence that the various colour-based therapies can cure any particular mental health diseases, the psychology of colour has long been recognised as an important […]