Pressure from schools and families to live up to society’s expectations of the “ideal” girl and be “good” causes mental health issues in teenage girls, a study shows. Cultures in schools and at home contribute to anxiety in girls from all backgrounds, researchers have found.
Pressure to achieve high grades, be popular and beautiful, and participate in extra-curricular activities can lead to...
Skateboarding in middle age helps people navigate depression, bond with their children and cope with personal trials, a new study shows.
Older people who take part in the sport say it has a “spiritual meaning” in their lives and boosts their wellbeing and happiness. Physical benefits are a by-product.
Skateboarding allows them access to a community and gives them an identity separate...
The National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NAOPT) has now launched a website packed with resources for all types of schools. By supporting schools and its teaching staff, the NAOPT hopes to raise awareness of development trauma.
Children are among those most at risk when involved in a traumatic event. More common than most realise, 25% of victims of child trauma can develop...
Todays article is written by Julie Wood, who is an expert in Pet Grief and specialises in helping grieving pet owners process their grief so they can enjoy happy memories of their pet.
Pets are part of the family, and when they pass away it can be devastating for the whole family.
There can be feelings of guilt and anxiety as well as physical symptoms such as sleep issues,...
