Alright Mate? CIC, has launched a campaign to shed light on the mental health challenges faced by new fathers. The project seeks to highlight the often undiagnosed issue of postnatal depression in men. Astonishingly, one in every ten fathers experiences mental health challenges in the postnatal period, or becomes increasingly susceptible to the recurrence of a past mental health condition....
Two-thirds (66%) share that becoming a parent has at times taken a toll on their mental well-being
· A survey* commissioned by CALPOL®, as part of their “Don’t Bottle It Up” campaign with the NSPCC Helpline, found that whilst there are many joys of being a parent, parents also experience challenges. Almost one third (31%) admit they didn’t feel like they had enough resources and support...
Walking into the school playground on three hours sleep, with your child having a tantrum by your side, you remember you forgot to bring the packed lunches. Wracked with guilt, and slightly fed-up, you think of the times before you had children when you could put yourself first, take a lie in or go on a run before you are brought back to earth by a fresh wave of crying.
Leading experts in child safeguarding, health, teaching, curriculum development and equalities to contribute to the review of the statutory guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education
Today the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, has announced the formation of an independent expert advisory panel who will advise on the review of the Relationships, Sex and Health Education curriculum...
With the sun finally coming out to play we have been loving spending more time outside! After months of being stuck inside due to the rain, it feels so good to feel the benefits of the great outdoors.
Apart from it feeling good to feel the sun on our faces, there are so many other benefits to getting outside with your family. We have put together a list of 9 of those benefits, to...
Mindfulness reveals results of a pilot study for Mental Health Awareness Week
Stix Mindfulness, a provider of interactive wellbeing products for children, announces the results of a recent research study showing the positive impact of Stix Mindfulness Remotes on children's moods. The study, conducted over 4 weeks, involved 8 children and was conducted in partnership with Brunel University...
SPOKE is a new mental health app combining AI, science, music and lyricism to improve mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The deeply personalised app helps listeners with everything from sleep to heartbreak, confidence and focus.
Musicians, voice artists and composers are trained by a team of clinical psychologists, therapists and neuroscientists. Each
Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support.
Children and young people across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision (AP) will get high-quality, early support wherever they live in the country.
The SEND and AP improvement plan published today (Thursday 2 March) confirms...
RCOT publishes OT Life Hacks to support children’s mental health and wellbeing
As part of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published a series of life hacks to help support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Developed with the expertise and knowledge of occupational therapists, the life hacks aim to help...
