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Gaming: Addict Or Enthusiast?
Originally published by Marksman from Cardiff on 03/07/2013 at 13:10. To explain what gaming addiction is and whether or not it is really a thing, we first need to address the term addiction. The…
by anon | 21/07/2017 at 8:00am
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Join us for #BOLFundraising36
On Tuesday 18th July and Wednesday 19th July 2017, students and staff at The Bishop of Llandaff Church-In-Wales High School will join forces to put on the biggest fundraising event…
by brew_nette | 18/07/2017 at 9:04am
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Take a Break: Calming Sites
Everyone needs to take a break. Whatever’s going on in your life, taking a few minutes to relax is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Below are…
by meic.cymru | 08/06/2017 at 1:45pm
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#MHAW17 – Poem: OCD Has A Hold On Me
By anonymous A piece for OCD Awareness Week 2016 (Sunday 9th-Saturday 15th October). OCD has a hold on me. I like to check the door, then the key: Door handle-key, door…
by Sprout Editor | 14/05/2017 at 10:00am
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#MHAW17 – MyStory: OCD
This article was originally published on 18/10/2016 @ 09:33 by Anonymous, republished today for Mental Health Awareness Week 2017. By anonymous Crash. Bang. Creak. What was that? Is that someone downstairs?…
by Sprout Editor | 13/05/2017 at 12:00pm
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#MHAW17 & Exam Stress
Iola from All My Strength shares their thoughts on exam stress, anxiety and Mental Health Awareness Week… It’s a shame that Mental Health Awareness Week falls right in the middle of…
by iola | 12/05/2017 at 11:46am
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#MHAW17 – My Lifetime Hangover
This article was originally published on 16/11/2016 @ 16:03 by Sammy Sprout, republished today for Mental Health Awareness Week. Warning: some readers might find some or all of this content distressing….
by Sammy Sprout | 11/05/2017 at 12:00pm
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#MHAW17 – Aunty Sprout: How Do I Help My Self-Harming Friend?
I suffer with mental health issues. However, when a friend starts messaging me about how they wanna hurt/kill themselves, I always feel I’m saying the wrong things. I know the…
by Sprout Editor | 10/05/2017 at 12:00pm
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#MHAW17 – Time To Talk?
This article was originally published on 07/02/2014 @ 19:42 by Anwenkyatic, republished today for Mental Health Awareness Week 2017. It isn’t Time To Talk day any more. It’s just Friday. Perhaps it’s…
by Sprout Editor | 08/05/2017 at 12:00pm
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Stigma Is Stopping Young People In Wales From Talking About Mental Health
New Prince’s Trust research has revealed that almost one in five young people in Wales would not confide in someone if they were experiencing a mental health problem, with many…
by Sprout Editor | 10/03/2017 at 10:00am
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It’s #TimeToTalk All Day, Everyday
Up until a few years ago, I found it incredibly difficult to talk about my dad. I guess losing him the way I did, at the age I did, opened…
by Sammy Sprout | 02/02/2017 at 4:56pm
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All My Strength – One Year On | #ThrowbackThursday
Article by AllMyStrength. Originally published on May 16th 2016 at 11:15, republished today for throwback Thursday… During 2015’s Mental Health Awareness Week I brought my youth mental health awareness campaign, All…
by Sprout Editor | 19/01/2017 at 1:00pm
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1 In 3 Young People In Wales Don’t Feel In Control Of Their Life
The Prince’s Trust Macquarie Youth Index released this week warns that almost a third of young people in Wales don’t feel in control of their lives, with concerns about job…
by Sammy Sprout | 13/01/2017 at 11:00am
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To Commit Ourselves To Each Other | #ThrowbackThursday
Article by SproutEditor. Originally published on May 18th 2016 at 16:21, republished today for throwback Thursday… One evening last summer, a young person (let’s call him R-J) called at our house,…
by Sprout Editor | 29/12/2016 at 12:00pm
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One In Five Of Us Feel Anxious A Lot Or All Of The Time
Article by Tom W. Originally published on May 15th 2014. This article was written in response to the Mental Health Foundation’s 2014 report on anxiety, which was released to mark this…
by Sprout Editor | 08/12/2016 at 11:00am
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#YourShout: What Makes A Positive Difference To Your Health & Well-being?
Calling all young people. What makes a positive difference to your health and well-being? Now’s an important time to tell the people responsible for planning many important things in Cardiff & the…
by Sprout Editor | 07/12/2016 at 3:41pm
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Preview: Vexations by Erik Satie – Fundraiser for OCD UK
This isn’t so much a preview, more a recap of previous concerts, being part of the full venture and a look out for coming concerts as well. It is the year…
by Weeping Tudor | 24/11/2016 at 10:55am
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5 Working Techniques to Fight Seasonal Depression
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 | 08/11/2016 at 2:53pm
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7 Ways To Tackle Bullying | #AB2016
Originally published by dirty with the title “The 411 On Bullying” on 25/06/09. Republished ahead of Anti-Bullying Week 2016 (starts 14th November 2016). If you’re in school and somewhat different, expect…
by zippedlips | 02/11/2016 at 10:45am