7 THINGS PEOPLE WITH PTSD WANT YOU TO KNOW ?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. If you would like to know more about Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) please visit the NHS website:https://tinyurl.com/yyd6etga […]
WE CAN TALK: BRAND NEW ONLINE LEARNING TOOL?
This learning tool has been co-designed with and is co-delivered by young advisors, young people aged 18-25 with experience of presenting to hospital in a mental health crisis. We Can Talk Principles:“All children and young people who attend hospital have emotional and mental health needs and some attend specifically due to concerns about their mental […]
UNDERSTANDING SELECTIVE MUTISM (S.M) ?
When children are unable to speak around certain people or in certain settings, they may have an anxiety disorder called Selective Mutism (S.M). Parents typically start noticing signs of S.M when a child is three or four years old. The disorder might not be diagnosed until the child is school-aged, when their problems with speaking […]
EGO VS SOUL ?
Knowing the difference between our ego talk and our soul talk can be the vital missing ingredient to living a more intuitive, fulfilling life. Ego:It can be quite simple to spot your ego. Your ego is the image you have of yourself, it’s the way you define yourself. The ego is the mask you show […]
A MINDFUL ‘S.N.A.C.K ?
What is mindfulness?Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, says that mindfulness means knowing directly what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment. “It’s easy to stop noticing the world around us. It’s also easy to lose touch with the way our bodies are feeling and to end up […]
THE LADDER OF ACCOUNTABILITY ?
If one has a desire for success at all levels, including one’s mental health, one must first take 100% responsibility and accountability for everything that one experiences, this includes the environment and one’s mental and physical well-being. Having control is not easy at the best of times, but it is possible regardless of how one […]
12 WAYS TO SPARK CONNECTIONS WITH YOUR CHILD?
Spending time together is one of the greatest gifts families can give to one another. Not only does quality time strengthen and build family bonds, but it also provides a sense of belonging and security for everyone in the family. In fact, research has shown that when families enjoy activities together, children not only learn […]
THE KÚBLER-ROSS MODEL ?
The Kübler-Ross Model, also known as the 5 Stages of Grief Model was first introduced by Swiss psychiatrist, Kübler-Ross. The model consists of the various levels or stages of emotions which are experienced by a person who is soon going to approach death or is a survivor of an intimate death. The 5 stages included […]
HOW TO GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF HAPPINESS CHEMICALS ?
When you feel good, your brain is releasing one of the happiness chemicals. There are four happiness chemicals, which are known as DOSE: -Dopamine-Oxytocin-Serotonin-Endorphin Each chemical has a job to do and when your brain releases one of these chemicals, you feel good. It would be great if they all surged all the time. However, […]
ADHD: RECOGNISING SYMPTOMS?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition. It mainly affects children, but can also affect adults. It can have an impact on emotions, behaviours, and the ability to learn new things. ADHD is divided into three different types:-Inattentive type-Hyperactive-impulsive type-Combination type According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, boys are three […]