A blog written by Free your Mind ambassador – Joss Simmons
For me growing up around domestic violence was life changing it was scary and tearful. I feel as though it is the most tainted way to see love and to learn love.
Seeming as it is the person doing the damage is the exact same person who claims they are doing it out of love. Being the child in the middle of it all,...
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,...
Stress is a natural response to challenges, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can negatively impact a child's mental and physical wellbeing. With increasing academic pressures, social expectations and modern-day distractions, more children are experiencing stress at a young age.
According to a 2023 survey by YoungMinds , 1 in 6 children in the UK aged between 5 and 16 years old...
