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Tips and ideas to help young people make positive and lasting changes

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The Power of Gratitude: How a Simple Habit Can Transform our Mindset

Published on 10.2.2025

Regularly practicing gratitude can have many positive effects on our lives.

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New Year, No Pressure: Embracing Imperfection in our Goal setting

Published on 6.1.2025

We explore why perfectionism might be sabotaging our resolutions

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Managing overwhelm and expectations during Christmas

Published on 1.12.2024

We explore some simple, actionable tips to help you manage the expectations of Christmas and beat that holiday overwhelm

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The mental health benefits of exercise

Published on 30.09.2024

While the physical benefits of exercise are well-known, its profound impact on mental well-being is often overlooked

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Social Anxiety and Shyness

Published on 1.09.2024

A feeling of shyness and when more extreme, ‘social anxiety’ is extremely common, especially when it comes to unfamiliar situations including transitions to university, college or a new school

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Procrastination

Published on 23.04.2024

In my clinic, I am aware of how procrastination is currently affecting a lot of young people revising for GCSE, A level and University exams.

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Health Anxiety

Published on 26.06.2023

Health anxiety can be a distressing and overwhelming experience, but it is possible to regain peace of mind and break free from its grip.

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Climate Anxiety

Published on 26.09.2022

Climate anxiety, or anxiety caused by concern for the effects of climate change, was named the “biggest pop culture trend of 2019” by Grist magazine.

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Cancel Culture

Published on 5.08.2022

The term “cancel culture” has become increasingly popular in the last decade, but the concept has been around for millennia.

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Appearance Concerns

Published on 12.07.2022

Physical appearance can change a lot during puberty and adolescence, which can make young people feel self-conscious and insecure.

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Gaming

Published on 6.06.2022

This article considers the positive and negative effects of gaming, providing tips for recognising gaming addiction and where to find support.

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Exam Anxiety

Published on 6.05.2022

The what, why, and how of exam anxiety, providing the knowledge you need to identify and support a young person who is struggling.

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The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep

Published on 21.04.2022

We spend about a third of our lives asleep. So, what happens when we sleep? And how can we improve it?

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Self Injury Awareness Month

Published on 23.03.2022

So why do so many young people self-harm and what can they do to help and support themselves?

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Small Steps, Big Changes

Published on 22.01.2022

As we enter the New Year, many of you will have made resolutions... be mindful of the pressure you’re putting on yourself

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Thinking traps: how unhelpful thoughts keep us stuck in a rut

Published on 14.12.2021

What are thinking traps? They are negative patterns of thought that can hinder our ability to see the “bigger picture”

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Effect of social media on young people

Published on 8.11.2021

Although great for socialising and creative expression, how do platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube impact mental health?

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Understanding our tricky brains

Published on 18.10.2021

Whoever we are, we all go through life vulnerable to emotions such as anxiety, depression and anger.

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What keeps anxiety going?

Published on 25.08.2021

Anxiety creates a vicious cycle in which dangers get bigger and bigger in the young person’s mind and their coping confidence gets smaller and smaller.

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Boost your mood by doing more of what matters

Published on 28.06.2021

Many young people are struggling with low mood and may benefit from mental health support

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Tips to help young people manage the negative effects of Social Comparisons

Published on 4.05.2021

What can young people do to manage the negative impact of living in a world which encourages comparison?

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What's Up With Everyone

Published on 6.04.2021

Whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s tips, strategies, toolkits, worksheets, publications, reports or policy information, there are literally thousands of mental health resources available to young people, parents and professionals. So, what’s so different about this mental health resource?

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Exercises to promote happiness and mental wellbeing

Published on 2.03.2021

Wishing to boost our happiness and wellbeing sounds like a clear goal. But how to improve happiness and wellbeing, is a complex question which philosophers have grappled with for many centuries.

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Five questions to ask when looking for therapy

Published on 1.02.2021

The demand for mental health support for young people has never been greater. Finding the right type of support, however, can be a time-consuming, complex and tricky business.

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Tips to kick-start your new year resolutions

Published on 10.01.2021

Why does changing our behaviour seem so difficult and what can we do to help stay on track with our goals?

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A Four Step Plan to help children manage their emotions

Published on 15.12.2020

Are you a parent struggling to manage your child’s intense emotional outbursts? If so, you are not alone and there are some strong neuroscientific reasons why your adolescent may be behaving the way they are.

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Tips to help young people manage their worries when faced with uncertainty

Published on 12.11.2020

Many young people with anxiety difficulties struggle to manage future uncertainty.

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Tips to support young people with the loneliness of Lockdown or Shielding

Published on 22.10.2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in drastic measures, including school closures, social distancing and home quarantine.

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Tips to help young people and parents stay sane in an overloaded world

Published on 23.09.2020

Why are so many young people anxious? As a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children’s mental health problems, anxiety is by far the most common difficulty.

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Reasons to choose CBT for young people

Published on 19.08.2020

There are many reasons why CBT is a great choice for young people.

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