by Adrienne | Mar 25, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters, Youth Mental Health
Change is the only constant Most of us tend to resist change, especially the unexpected kind. Remember though – you always have the power to choose your response. Focus on the actions you can take rather than the emotions you are feeling. Breaking out of...
by Adrienne | Mar 18, 2021 | Lived Experience, Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Reaching out is courageous When it comes to mental health, looks really can be deceiving. Social pressure is often exerted on people – especially men – to ‘soldier on’ alone through difficult circumstances. Emotionally isolating yourself often leads to greater...
by Adrienne | Mar 11, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters, Youth Mental Health
Why empathy matters We tend to think of empathy as ‘walking in another person’s shoes’ to understand their feelings and experiences. Being able to consider the needs and motivations of other people is largely a learned behaviour. It is an invaluable life skill that...
by Adrienne | Mar 4, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Helping introverted kids to thrive While extroverts draw energy from social interactions, introverted children tend to find them physically and emotionally draining. Observe your child’s limits in this regard and check in with them if you’re not sure It isn’t coddling...
by Adrienne | Feb 25, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Leaning in to challenge fear Many of us love a challenge, mental or physical, that makes us feel energised, focused and completely alive. Yet when it comes to the hurdles we haven’t planned for, we tend to retreat into our fears, lean on our vices and slip into...
by Adrienne | Feb 18, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Give a little, get a lot We’ve all heard the saying, ‘it’s better to give than receive’ – now research has proven that giving to others yields huge benefits for your mental health. When you begin to focus on the little things you can do for others, you disrupt...
