Autumn can be wonderful season but with the changes it brings it can leave us feeling a bit “meh”. Here’s some of the reasons why and some thoughts around things we can do to help our bodies at this time of year.
Autumn can be wonderful season but with the changes it brings it can leave us feeling a bit “meh”. Here’s some of the reasons why and some thoughts around things we can do to help our bodies at this time of year.
As we continue with our exploring emotions series - we wanted to spend some time considering the less common feelings we may experience!
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
A helpful PDF around ways to navigate the warmer weather with self-harm scars- with tips on everything from camouflage to creative clothing
There are many types of therapy out there but what’s the difference and how can we know if there’s one that could be helpful for us?
So, we’ve looked at why we have emotions and a little behind what’s going on inside our brains- so next we’re thinking about why it’s helpful to identify how we’re feeling
Next in our mini emotions series we are going to looking at why we can feel our emotions so powerfully during adolescence
So, we’re going to spend a little time this week thinking about emotions- why we have them, what purpose they serve and how to identify them. First in our mini series we’re looking at the role emotions play in our life
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
This is a little like finding your happy place and creating a visual representation that you can use to remind yourself how it feels to be there. Visualisation techniques like this can help us find calm during times of anxiety or stress as we picture ourselves in a place that makes us feel safe and rested
Expressing and identifying our emotions through creativity can be a great way to check in with ourselves- maybe try and draw an emotion you’ve felt today.
Doodle breathing or breath drawing can be a fantastic tool to help us regulate our breathing when we feel stressed. Draw in now direction as you breathe in and then change direction when you breathe out
Colouring helps to relieve stress. It calms the brain, can improve sleep and decrease feelings of depression and anxiety. It can also be a great distraction as it helps focus our attention and mind on the task in front of us.
Free drawing like this can help our mind have a break from target driven tasks and allow it time to rest and help us re-focus. Just mindless doodling can give our brains a rest from all the complicated tasks they need to focus on during the day.
The summer term can be super long and tiring (especially if you've just been through exams) and although lots of us are looking forward to the rest that the hols can bring, we also wanted to reassure you that it's totally normal to go into this time with a range of different emotions.
As we suddenly hit the summer, we can find that the lack of routine can make us feel a bit odd. So we wanted to think about a few ways we can we look after ourselves in this and give you some things you could try :-)
Summer can really impact our normal support networks, especially if these are based in school or college. So what other ways can we find support and connection during the holidays?
So after what has been a potentially full on term it’s important that we really allow ourselves to rest and recharge as we go into the holidays, but how can we do this well?
It's totally normal to head into the summer holidays feeling a bit anxious about what will happen at the end of August. So are there any ways we can prepare for this?
Here's a few tips around grounding yourself- a great technique you can learn to bring yourself back into the present and regain control over your anxiety
Use the wheel to identify how many different emotions you have felt today and then reflect on what made you feel that way
Did you know that puzzles can be a great way of calming our minds alongside giving us a mood boost?
Finally in our mini series we are featuring a slightly different type of app that can help with self-harm urges
A short video about the CalmUrge app, including it's features and ways it can help with controlling self-harm urges
A short video featuring the CalmHarm app and explaining how this can be a helpful tool in managing self-harm urges
A 45-min YouTube session with Dr Kate and Robson full of practical ways to shift a negative mood :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
Hello! All of this month we will be looking at 20 sec daily ways you can help look after your mental wellbeing. So why not give some a go and see how you get on :-)
A 45min YouTube chat with the Youthscape mental health team full of tips on how to regain control over your anxiety.
The pressure of exam season can be overwhelming for young people. Here are 15 ways youth leaders can offer support
Looking after your own wellbeing as a leader is as important as supporting your young people. Why not make a coffee and take some time to find out more here.
Looking for some advice? Then we’re here to help! Whether it’s just a quick question or you’re dealing with a larger issue, click here to contact the team and we’ll see what we can do.
Supporting a young person around a mental health issue can be daunting, but understanding more about what’s going on can really help. Click here to find out more.
Looking for great resources for your group? Click here to view the entire range of Youthscape’s mental health resources- from group activities to journals, you’ll find all you need here!
Apps can be a helpful tool in managing the urge to self-harm
People harm for a wide range of reasons but as the data shows more autistic young people struggle with this. Here’s a short article explaining more
Pocket sized cards for young people with details about Alumina (PDF print file)
A journal to help young people understand and process feelings of anxiety, worry and stress.
Wear The Youthscape Prayer Band to help you develop the practice of daily prayer.
A six-week journey designed to help you reinforce your mental health and increase your wellbeing.
A creative journal for looking after your mental and emotional health.
Kate Middleton draws on years of experience as a psychologist to explain what anxiety is, how it works, and what you can do about it.
What is an eating disorder? What are the symptoms? What causes them? And is full recovery possible? This accessible and practical book helps readers come to a full understanding of eating disorders and the various stages involved in recovery.
