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SAD and Its Impact on Education
In an educational setting, SAD can impact students’ academic performance and emotional well-being.
Why Kindness Matters for Mental Health
Each year, on World Kindness Day we’re reminded of the power of small acts and the impact they can have on our lives and on those around us.
Promoting a Safe and Inclusive Environment
This week, as we see the start of Anti-Bullying Week, it’s essential to place renewed focus on creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
Identifying and Supporting Students with Seasonal Depression
SAD is a form of depression triggered by seasonal changes, affecting countless school and college students each year.
Nature Therapy: A Path to Improved Mental Health
Nature therapy has emerged as a powerful tool to improve both mental health and overall well-being.
October in Review: Key Mental Health Developments
Exploring the Latest Research, Policy Changes, and Global Campaigns in Mental Health.
Preventing Workplace Burnout
In this blog, we’ll explore the signs of burnout, its impact on mental health and how we can provide crucial support in preventing and managing burnout.
How Generational Trauma Impacts Mental Health
In this blog, we’ll explore how generational trauma influences mental well-being and how we can help break the cycle.
Incorporating Mindfulness into Everyday Life
Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can significantly improve your mental health and emotional well-being.
The Pandemic’s Impact on Reading Comprehension
Over the past few years, educational experts have noted a decline in reading comprehension among students, especially those in lower-income households or with limited access to online learning resources.
The Rising Cost of Living and Its Impact on Financial Anxiety
In recent years, many of us have felt the pressure of rising costs, from housing and groceries to energy bills. The cost of living crisis is real and it’s affecting not just our wallets, but our mental health too.
Understanding The ABC Model of Beliefs
The ABC model is a valuable tool for analysing how our beliefs influence our emotions and behaviours.
Understanding Safe Spaces
Research shows that spending time in spaces where we feel comfortable and supported can boost our mood, helping us stay positive during difficult moments.
Understanding Fortune Telling
Fortune telling happens when you predict negative outcomes without any real evidence. Your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario, and you start believing it’s inevitable.
Understanding Reciprocity
Ever heard the phrase, “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours”? That’s reciprocity in a nutshell!
Understanding Expectancy Effect
Expectancy effect happens when your beliefs or expectations about a person, event, or situation influence your behaviour in a way that makes those expectations come true.
Understanding Confirmation Bias
Ever noticed how once you’ve made up your mind about something, you just seem to find endless proof to back it up? That’s confirmation bias.
Understanding Secondary Appraisal of Events
Stress is an inevitable part of life. But how we respond to it can make all the difference.
How to Map Your Resources for Support
Resource mapping is all about identifying the various forms of support in your life—people, places, and things that make you feel good and that you can rely on when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Understanding Diet
To really see results in your overall well-being, what you eat (and how much of it) plays an important role.