by sproutadminer | 04/12/2023 at 2:34pm
Young people from across Gwent have taken part in research to share their thoughts and experiences of mental health services in the area to help improve them. Getting young people…
by lucypalmer | 10/10/2023 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 | 02/09/2023 at 9:00am
Why should I practise self-care? There’s no doubt that the pandemic has impacted everyone. Whether it’s adapting to online school, or having increased workloads, or struggling with the changes to…
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 katherinewheeler | 21/02/2023 at 8:00am
Hi! I’m Katherine, I’m 21 and for seven years, I’ve lived with health anxiety and panic attacks. I hope my story can give you hope that there are others out…
by sproutadminer | 17/02/2023 at 8:00am
Random Acts of Kindness Day falls on the 17th of February, but kindness doesn’t have to stop there. Take a look at these easy ways to show kindness so we…
by meic.cymru | 14/02/2023 at 9:42am
Do you feel pressure on Valentine’s Day to be in a relationship? Feel bad if you’re not? Read on and find out why you don’t need to be in a…
by sproutadminer | 08/02/2023 at 9:10am
What is Children’s Mental Health Week? The first ever Children’s Mental Health Week was launched by Place2Be in 2015 to highlight the importance of children and young people’s mental health. This year’s…
by sproutadminer | 02/02/2023 at 8:00am
Time To Talk day is the perfect opportunity to have conversations about mental health with your friends, family, classmates, teachers, colleagues and strangers! What is Time To Talk Day? Time…
by sproutadminer | 19/12/2022 at 9:00am
You’re not alone at Christmas! This festive period can be a fun time filled with joy, laughter and presents. However, for many young people, Christmas is a time for family…
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 meic.cymru | 06/12/2022 at 7:00am
Christmas can be extremely difficult after the loss of a loved one. Christmas is a time for sharing with family, friends and loved ones – right? Unfortunately, seasonal events such…
by sproutadminer | 05/12/2022 at 7:00am
Grief is often thought of as something that happens after death, but grief can be felt long before someone dies. What is anticipatory grief? Anticipatory grief is where someone feels…
by sproutadminer | 04/12/2022 at 7:00am
When someone you care about is grieving, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. You care about them and want to help, but you don’t want…
by sproutadminer | 03/12/2022 at 7:00am
In this blog, we look at grief and what you might be experiencing if you’ve lost someone you know. What is grief? When someone you know dies, it can be…
by sproutadminer | 03/12/2022 at 7:00am
Grief can be extremely challenging, and everyone copes with it differently. One way that may help is by exploring your feelings through playing a game. Here’s a list of 8…
by halynasadventures | 01/11/2022 at 7:00am
Movember is an annual event every November run by the Movember charity, the leading non-profit changing the face of men’s health. How can I be involved? Traditionally, many people would…
by sproutadminer | 23/06/2022 at 9:00am
Your mental wellbeing is really important to keep healthy, just like your physical health. Having good wellbeing can be difficult because our minds can dwell on the negative. However, just…
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 lucypalmer | 09/05/2022 at 8:00am
Everyone feels lonely sometimes. It’s natural and nothing to be ashamed of. The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 is loneliness. In the UK, 60% of 18-34-year-olds say they…