by lucypalmer | 13/05/2022 at 8:00am
Lucy, a 20-year-old Cardiff University student, shares her experience having depression and the ways she’s fighting it. Content & Trigger Warning: This blog shares themes of depression, eating disorders, and…
by | 08/11/2016 at 2:53pm
Variety is the spice of life. That’s one of the reasons why people like having different seasons. It makes our monotone daily routine less…monotone. But what if you’re “lucky” enough…
by Tansi | 23/09/2016 at 2:33pm
If you would like to talk to anyone about similar issues, please contact Meic, the national information, advice and advocacy for 0-25’s in Wales. You can contact Meic by phone (080880 23456),…
by Tansi | 19/09/2016 at 10:36am
Trigger warning: This article talks about suicide and self-harm. If you would like to talk to anyone about the issues raised in this article, please contact Meic, the national information,…
by Tansi | 09/09/2016 at 3:18pm
Sub-Editor’s note: All views in this article are the author’s and not necessarily TheSprout’s. If you would like to talk to anyone about similar issues, please contact Meic, the national…
by Meg_Sprout | 29/06/1920 at 10:52pm
Seren has had support from those around her to deal with her depression and anxiety, but feels that people will soon get fed up of her problems and is looking…
by lucypalmer | 13/05/2024 at 8:00am
Mental Health Awareness Week is a great time to learn more about other people’s experiences with mental health as well as your own. Podcasts and mental health When feeling lonely,…
by sproutadminer | 05/01/2024 at 9:00am
If you’re stuck on a new year’s resolution and over 18, why not challenge yourself not to drink alcohol for the whole month of January? What is Dry January? In…
by Lily-Rose Chapman | 03/04/2023 at 9:57am
Mental health is unfortunately something that can affect anyone. It can get better, but it can also worsen and challenging to manage. Even though it is talked about so often,…
by mahidar | 31/03/2023 at 8:00am
While it can be associated with just spiritual improvement and religious purposes, there are many reasons that one can fast in order to improve their bodies and mind. What is…
by 13SeanA | 12/12/2022 at 7:00am
You’re not alone in feeling winter blues. In this blog, we explore why so many people experience this. What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD,…
by ellierackham | 14/04/2022 at 12:19pm
Cardiff University student, Ellie, shares her story of suffering from body dysmorphia. What is body dysmorphia? Body dysmorphia is defined as a mental health condition where a person spends a…
by sproutadminer | 17/03/2022 at 4:58pm
Jacob, who’s 11, says that creating different worlds helps him to get rid of negative thoughts and he feels able to approach life’s worries after playing video games. This article…
by halynasadventures | 02/03/2022 at 9:00am
As of 2022, 4.6 billion people use social media. But, this may have more negative impacts than we initally think. Here’s why… The curse of social media Social media has…
by sproutadminer | 22/11/2021 at 7:20am
This blog is part of TheSprout’s Supporting Young Cardiffians campaign. It tells the story of 18-year-old Ellen, who got support from the Family Help Team, part of Cardiff Family Advice…
by meic.cymru | 15/04/2021 at 8:00am
Tired? Slow? Can’t concentrate? You need recharging. Here’s how: Think about yourself as if you were your phone. Do you look after your phone? Charge it when it needs to…
by sproutadminer | 09/04/2021 at 7:00am
Stress is a normal part of everyday life for the majority of people and although it doesn’t feel like it sometimes, having some stress can be healthy and motivating. But…
by sproutadminer | 19/11/2020 at 9:01am
Bullying is a serious threat to young people today. According to the Department of Education, one in six young people reported being bullied in the previous 12 months. Bullying is…
by meic.cymru | 18/03/2020 at 3:12pm
For those of you who suffer from anxiety then the current Coronavirus situation (or Covid-19) could be a huge trigger for you. Even if you don’t usually suffer from anxiety…
by sproutadminer | 12/10/2019 at 2:08pm
Cyberbullying is a growing problem in Wales. In recent years, there were 6,169 of reported cases of cyberbullying, trolling, and online harassment in Gwent, North Wales and South Wales. Communications…