Supporting Your Child with Back-to-School Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents

What Is Back-to-School Anxiety? Back-to-school anxiety is the stress, fear, or worry children often feel when returning to school after the holidays. It can affect children of all ages, from those starting reception to teenagers preparing for exams. Common triggers include: Worries about leaving parents or carers. Academic pressures such as homework, exams, or new […]

Post-Pandemic Anxiety: How some are still struggling years on from the pandemic.

The world may have moved on from lockdowns, masks, and social distancing, but for many, the emotional aftermath of the pandemic still lingers. Whether you’re an adult navigating a return to the workplace, or a child facing a noisy classroom again, post-pandemic anxiety is real, and more common than we think. While COVID-19 may no […]

Men’s Mental Health and the Weight of Stigma

For generations, men have been taught—often silently, sometimes explicitly—that to be strong means to be silent. That to be a “real man” is to suppress emotion, hold it together, and carry on without complaint. While these expectations may seem outdated, their influence remains deeply embedded in our culture and they are costing lives. Mental health […]

Exams, Exam Stress and How to Manage It: A Practical Guide for Teens and Parents

Exams are a significant part of academic life. Whether it’s GCSEs, A-levels or end-of-year assessments, students are expected to perform under pressure to secure their next steps. But with that pressure often comes exam stress — a very real and common experience that can affect both mental wellbeing and academic performance. Understanding what exam stress […]

Digital Burnout Is Real

Here’s How to Spot It and Protect Your Mind In today’s always-online world, it’s easy to forget what “unplugging” even feels like. Between work Zoom calls, endless emails, doomscrolling on social media, streaming shows, and even using meditation apps (yes, screens for that too!), we’re constantly bombarded by digital noise. It’s no wonder more and […]

Recognising Signs of Suicidal Thoughts in Children and Adults

Mental health challenges affect individuals of all ages, but the topic of suicide remains one of the most sensitive and critical discussions. Recognising signs of suicidal thoughts in both children and adults is crucial for timely intervention and prevention. This blog delves into the warning signs, underlying factors, and steps you can take to help […]

How Do I Protect My Child From The Dangers of Social Media Trends?

Social media is often known for its short videos and viral trends, it has taken the world by storm, particularly among younger audiences. While platforms can be used for creativity, education, and entertainment, they can also comes with risks, especially when trends can encourage harmful behaviours. As a parent, it’s important to understand how to […]

How does ASD impact mental health?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Mental Health: Understanding the Challenges and Support Available Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals perceive the world and interact with others. While ASD itself is not a mental health disorder, many autistic people experience co-occurring mental health challenges. Understanding the connection between ASD and […]

Understanding Health Anxiety

Understanding Health Anxiety Health anxiety is a mental health condition where someone may worry excessively about health. The persistent fear of having a serious illness can significantly affect daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Though it’s common to worry about health occasionally, health anxiety takes these concerns to an extreme, often despite reassurances from medical […]

Domestic Abuse Support

Domestic abuse is a serious issue that affects millions of individuals in the UK, transcending age, gender, socioeconomic status, and culture. Despite growing awareness, many victims suffer in silence, unaware of the resources and support systems available to them. This blog aims to delve deeper into domestic abuse in the UK and offer a guide […]