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Understanding Anger in Young People: Causes, Healthy Coping Strategies, and Family Support
Anger is a natural emotion, not the enemy. Learn why young people feel angry, how to manage it in healthy ways, and how families can offer support through understanding and compassion.
How to Support Grieving Children and Teens: Age-Appropriate Guidance for Caregivers
Grief in young people shows up in many ways like sadness, anger, guilt, or withdrawal. Support means listening, validating feelings, maintaining routines, and offering steady presence, not rushing them to “move on.”
Chatbots vs Therapists: Why Human Connection Matters in Mental Health
Chatbots can offer tips, coping tools, and 24/7 support, but they lack empathy, context, and crisis response. Therapists provide human connection, personalised care, and safety. Apps are best used as companions bt not as replacements for real therapy.
Makaton Matters: The Importance of Makaton and How You Can Use It To Communicate
Makaton is a visual language combining speech, signs, and symbols to support people with communication difficulties. Used worldwide, it aids understanding, expression, and inclusion, helping individuals connect and build confidence.
What is OCD? Symptoms, Myths, and Effective Treatments Explained for Young People
OCD is a mental health condition with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. This guide explains symptoms, myths, and CBT treatment, helping young people understand and manage the disorder effectively.
GCSEs and A-Levels: Coping with Disappointment and Moving Forward
Results day can be tough, but setbacks don’t define you. Many options exist like resits, apprenticeships, clearing and looking after your mental health is key. Success comes from persistence, as many achievers proved despite early disappointments.
ADHD and Education: How to Support Young People’s Learning
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting focus, impulse control, and organisation. It impacts learning, but support from schools and caregivers, like reducing distractions, using timers, and clear communication can help children thrive.
I Tried 4 Popular Self-Care Ideas: Here’s What Helped
Self-care supports mental and physical health. The author tried morning sunlight, social media breaks, yoga, and creative outlets, finding benefits but also challenges. Key lesson: self-care should be personal, flexible, and not feel like a chore.
Misinformation: How Social Media Shapes Youth Mental Health Understanding
Social media can spread mental health awareness but also misinformation, confusing young people. Misinformation can prevent seeking help, increase stigma, or promote harmful behaviours. Think critically, check sources, and set healthy online habits.
Understanding Our Emotions: What The Inside Out Movies Teach Us
Inside Out 2 shows how all emotions, even tough ones like anxiety, sadness, and envy, are essential for well-being. Growing up means learning to embrace and balance them. Mindfulness and self-acceptance help us navigate life’s emotional ups and downs.
Understanding EMDR Therapy: Stages, Benefits, and Readiness
EMDR is a therapy for processing traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements) across 8 stages to reduce distress from PTSD and related issues. It requires readiness and careful planning with a therapist.
Unlocking Communication: A Caregiver’s Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems
AAC systems support people with speech difficulties using tools like gestures, symbols, or technology. They enhance, not replace, speech. Finding the right mix—unaided, aided, or high-tech—can improve communication and quality of life.
AI Chatbots for Mental Health: How the Mindsum AI Bot Supports Young People
Many young people face mental health challenges, with long wait times for support. AI chatbots like Mindsum's offer 24/7, anonymous help using evidence-based techniques. They’re not a replacement for therapy, but a helpful, accessible first step.
Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety is the fear of failing in front of others and can affect anyone. It’s often linked to fear of judgment and social rejection, triggering symptoms like nausea, trembling, and rapid heartbeat. Support from teachers, parents, and mental health professionals is key to building confidence and overcoming anxiety.
Family Therapy
Therapy involves collaboration between the therapist and individual to address challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on personal tools, while family therapy examines family dynamics and perspectives.
Navigating Career Pressures: Tips for GCSE and A-Level Students
It’s okay not to have your career path figured out yet. The journey isn’t always linear—exploring interests, strengths, and different experiences can help. Try volunteering, apprenticeships, or gap years. Avoid comparison, seek guidance, and prioritise well-being.
Alcohol Use in Adolescents: The Hidden Impact on Mental Health
Alcohol affects memory, emotions, and sleep. In teens, it harms brain development, increases mental health risks, and lowers academic performance. Early drinking raises dependency risks and is influenced by peer pressure. Healthier social alternatives exist.
Navigating GCSEs with Confidence: Stress-Reducing Tips for Students
GCSEs can feel overwhelming, but managing stress is possible. Create a study schedule, balance revision with hobbies, and use study techniques like self-testing, interleaving, and spacing. Exercise, socialising, and apps like Forest can help. Stay calm, stay organised!
Anxiety and the Fight-or-Flight System
The fight-or-flight system, part of the sympathetic nervous system, prepares the body to respond to threats with adrenalin-fueled changes like a faster heart rate, nausea, and dizziness. Today, it often activates due to anxiety from modern stressors, worsening symptoms.
Breaking the vicious Cycle: How Poverty Impacts Mental Health
Poverty in the UK affects millions, worsened by rising living costs. It forces tough choices like food vs. essentials, increasing stress, mental illness, and generational trauma. Low-income groups face stigma, limited mental health care, and systemic barriers. Mindsum offers inclusive, affordable mental health support for all.
