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Mid-September Newsletter 2023

The transition back to school after a break can be challenging for children and young adults. Whether they're transitioning from a long summer holiday or adapting to a new school year, the return to school can bring about various emotions and difficulties. In this blog, we'll explore some helpful hints and tips for parents to support their children during this transition, as well as address separation anxiety for younger ages.Tips for Parents & Carers:Open Communication: Start by having open...

Bullying: How Kids and Teens Can Make a Difference

Bullying is an issue that affects many kids and teenagers, whether they encounter it at school, online, or even at home. But it's essential to remember that you don't have to face bullying alone; there are actions you can take to stand up against it and make a positive change. In this blog, we'll explore what bullying looks like in various settings and share empowering strategies for children and teenagers to combat it.Understanding Bullying:Bullying at School:School is a place where kids spend ...

Why Some Children and Teenagers Might Bully Others: A Compassionate Perspective

Bullying is a complex issue, and it's crucial to approach it with empathy and understanding, even when discussing the motivations behind why some children and teenagers engage in bullying behaviour. While there is no justification for bullying, it's essential to recognise that bullies may be struggling with their own challenges and emotions. Here are some reasons why some individuals might resort to bullying:...

Forms of Self-Harm & Understanding

As parents, our children's well-being is our top priority. While it's natural to think of self-harm as physical harm, it's crucial to recognise that it can manifest in various forms and affect children of all ages. Understanding these different expressions of self-harm is essential to providing the support and care our children may need....

Navigating Nervousness

As part of our Mental Health Bookmarks for Schools campaign, we recognize that worry and nervousness are common emotions that children and teenagers might be experiencing, especially during times of change like returning to school. Nervousness is a natural response to new situations and challenges, but understanding and managing this emotion is key to promoting positive mental health.Embracing nervousness as a part of our mental health campaign, let's create an environment where children and tee...

Understanding Intrusive Thoughts in Children and Adults:

These thoughts can be distressing and unsettling, often leading to worry and confusion. In this blog, we will delve into what intrusive thoughts are, with a focus on children and adults, aiming to shed light on this complex mental process.What Are Intrusive Thoughts?Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome and involuntary thoughts, images, or ideas that pop up in our minds, often causing distress, anxiety, or unease. They can range from harmless passing thoughts to disturbing or even violent ones, thing...

And Breathe

Breathing techniques when shared and understood in calm moments, can be a helpful resource to avoid getting in higher or more intense moments of anxiety later.Try these with yourself or your child and see what works for you. It's not for everyone, but it can actually help in the moment;Diaphragmatic Breathing (Deep Breathing):Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your diaphragm to expand fully. Feel your abdomen rise as you fill your lungs with air. Exhale slowly and completely through your ...

Mid-August Newsletter - Anxiety

For the next 6 weeks, we are celebrating our mental health bookmarks for children!Why? We have distributed over 60,000 of the bookmarks for free in and around Suffolk to schools and children’s organisations, and still continuing to do so!For the next 6 weeks, each week we will celebrate one of the bookmarks sharing blogs, information, tips and more on the topic it aims to support with on our social media.Please like/follow us to see what we share and post on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.We...

Understanding and Managing Childhood Anxiety

Anxiety, a common human emotion, is our body's response to uncertainty, change, or potential threats. It can range from mild unease to overwhelming distress. In this guide tailored for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children and adolescents, we delve into the multifaceted world of childhood anxiety. By unravelling its complexities, we aim to empower you to provide effective support and guidance to the young minds you care for....

August Newsletter 2023

I don’t think there are many of us over the age of 30 who don’t wish we were younger? However also when asked most of us would also not like to go back to being a teenager again. Being a young person in today’s society comes with its own set of challenges and joys.On one hand, young people have access to more opportunities and resources than ever before, such as technology, education, and diverse career paths. However, on the other hand, young people also face unique challenges such as men...

Mid-July Newsletter 2023

The summer holidays provide a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your bond with your child. With a break from school, try take time where possible to have more time to connect and create lasting memories. Here are ten top tips to make the most of this special time together:1. Plan a special outing or adventure that aligns with your child’s interests.2. Set aside dedicated one-on-one time each day for focused interaction. Younger kids particularly regularly remember those who get on their leve...

JULY NEWSLETTER - ART IN THERAPY, BLOGS AND MORE...

You may or may not know but on the 6th of July its Childrens art day, so it felt like it was a good odea to think about the importance of art in the recovery process for many.Art has long been recognised as a powerful tool for expression and communication. Whether it's through painting, drawing, sculpture, or any other medium, art allows people to process and express difficult emotions in a way that words often cannot. This can be especially beneficial for those who are struggling with ment...

Art - A Powerful Tool For Expression & Communication

You may or may not know but on the 6th  of July its Children’s art day, so it felt like it was a good idea to think about the importance of art in the recovery process for many.Art has long been recognised as a powerful tool for expression and communication.Whether it’s through painting, drawing, sculpture, or any other medium, art allows people to process and express difficult emotions in a way that words often cannot. This can be especially beneficial for those who are struggling with...

Learning Disability Week

Learning disabilities are neurological disorders that affect the way individuals process and understand information. These disabilities can impact various areas of life, including education, employment, and social interactions. In schools, learning disabilities may manifest as difficulties in reading, writing, math, or communication skills.However, learning disabilities are not limited to childhood, as adults can also face challenges associated with their learning differences. In this blog, we w...

Healthy Eating Week 2023

Healthy Eating Week is an annual event that promotes the importance of consuming nutritious foods for overall well-being. This year, Healthy Eating Week 2023 aims to help people to find ways to eat healthy, even if on a restricted income due to the current economic situation. This is very important, as those already struggling financially are understandably at higher risk of negative mental health responses to their personal situations. For helpful information and details on Healthy Eating Week ...

Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep is an essential component of overall health, and its impact on mental health cannot be overstated. Adequate sleep is crucial for our brain to function. Therefore, it is no surprise that the quality and quantity of sleep we get can significantly affect our mental health.Sleep deprivation can lead to a range of poor mental health responses, including depression, anxiety, and various other negative mood responses. This can also lead to less physical activity and encourage unhealthy food choic...

June Newsletter 2023

Its Father’s Day later this month, so we all at Teenage Mental Health thought it would be a good idea to highlight the importance of fathers in children email wellbeing.Fathers play a vital role in the mental and emotional well-being of their children. Studies have shown that children with involved fathers have better outcomes in areas such as self-esteem, academic performance, and mental health. In this blog post, we will explore some of the positive effects that fathers have on their childre...

Father's Day

Its Father’s Day later this month, so we all at Teenage mental health thought it would be a good idea to highlight the importance of fathers in children email wellbeing.Fathers play a vital role in the mental and emotional well-being of their children. Studies have shown that children with involved fathers have better outcomes in areas such as self-esteem, academic performance, and mental health. In this blog post, we will explore some of the positive effects that fathers have on their childre...

Mid May Newsletter 2023

Welcome to the TMH newsletter monthly update edition.Our monthly newsletter has lots of information in it, but sometimes there are so many things to talk about once a month just isn't enough, so this update edition aims to give you up to the minute help and support.It’s mental health awareness week this week, so we at TMH thought our readers may appreciate some information on the importance of this on teenagers and children’s mental health....

Academic and Exam Stress

With GCSE Exams for many students, Coursework and Dissertation Deadlines looming for many, we feel it would be a good time now to put out something from TMH to help inform parents and carers of some information, and provide some tips or advice we all might want to consider.According to a survey conducted by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) in 2020, almost all of the headteachers (98%) in secondary schools in the UK reported that they had students who struggled with exams due ...

May Newsletter 2023

May 2023 NewsletterWelcome to the Teenage Mental Health May newsletter, filled with news information and helpful advice to help you help those around you. This month we are thinking about the impact of physical health on our mental wellbeing as well as how exercise can impact our overall sense of wellbeing.Just in case you don’t know who we are Teenage Mental Health is a not-for-profit mental health provision providing in person talking therapies to anyone in mental health distr...

Walking To School

This month’s newsletter is encouraging readers to think about the impact of exercise on our mental health, the best way to increase our ability to regularly fit exercise into our daily lives to find ways that can easily become part of our daily routine, such as walking the children to school. Walking to school is a simple,yet effective way to improve parent-child relationships and a child's emotional well-being.In today's fast-paced world, many families find themselves rushing to get out the d...

April Newsletter 2023

More and more as a society we are realising the importance of good physical health and its impact on our mental health and emotional wellbeing. As its world health day on the 7th of April now would be a good opportunity to think about the link between both physical and mental health.Maintaining good physical health is essential for overall well-being, and it also plays a crucial role in maintaining good mental health. The link between physical health and emotional well-being is well-established,...

March Newsletter 2023

It is brain awareness week this month on the 12th to the 18th of March and we at Teenage Mental Health thought this presented a good opportunity to write a blog about brain functions and the importance of these for good mental health. Brain Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of the brain and its functions. The human brain is truly one of the most amazing and complex organs in the body, responsible for everything from our thoughts and emotions to o...

Brain Awareness Week

It is brain awareness week this month on the 12th to the 18th of March and we at Teenage Mental Health thought this presented a good opportunity to write a blog about brain functions and the importance of these for good mental health. Brain Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of the brain and its functions. The human brain is truly one of the most amazing and complex organs in the body, responsible for everything from our thoughts and emotions to o...