Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has spearheaded Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, rallying communities to prioritise mental well-being. This annual event, held every May, engages millions across…
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Bullying can be an insidious presence in many children’s lives, leaving more than just visible bruises. The scars often run deep, affecting not only the immediate emotional well-being but also…
Pregnancy is a life-altering experience for both partners, yet discussions often revolve solely around the expectant mother’s physical and emotional challenges. What often gets overlooked is the emotional rollercoaster that…
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is focusing on anxiety, a common emotion that can sometimes become a mental health problem. The week aims to increase people’s awareness and understanding…
This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week in the UK, and the theme for this year’s event is “Let’s Connect”. The focus is on building stronger connections within families and…
Christmas creep. The phenomena where Christmas decorations and foods start to be displayed in the shops earlier every year. Perhaps you love Christmas and the sight of Christmas displays fills…
A recent article in The Guardian has highlighted the strain that children’s mental health services are under in the UK. Instead of following NICE guidelines, children under the age of…
Children all over the country are completing their first weeks of a new school year, as a new term starts. For some children new classrooms, new teachers and new classmates…
Depression in pregnancy, known as antepartum depression, is becoming extremely common with the World Health Organisation stating that as many as 1 in 10 parents-to-be are affected. A recent study…