Kate Middleton

Anxiety is a healthy emotion - but what do you do when it goes ROGUE? In part 3 of our series all about ANXIETY Kate explains what causes panic attacks (and how to deal with them), and when you need to get help with anxiety that is causing problems.

How do you get rid of anxiety when it flares up? We so often feel like all we need is a bit of reassurance - but what when that only helps short term? And what when you KNOW your anxiety is irrational - but that doesn't make it go away? In this second part of our series all about ANXIETY, Kate explains why its all about the right kind of reassurance, and shares three tips for getting rid of an anxiety flare.

Anxiety can feel like it is all around us - especially in exam times, or when life throws challenges at us. But WHY do you feel so anxious, what is anxiety FOR, and how do you feel LESS of it? Kate answers some questions we've had in all about ANXIETY!

So - we can start hugging again! Safely, obviously - and sticking to those we're closest to. But did you know why hugging is so important for our friendships? And what other options are there if you're not able to hug, or just aren't a super huggy person.

Friends can really make you better. In SO many ways. But did you know how? And what do you have to do to build the strongest kinds of friendships.

Want to know why friends matter SO much? Turns out they're more powerful than you thought ...

Friendship is tough. But what are the real grenades that can blow up a good friendship? And if you've been hurt, how do you know if a friendship is worth saving? Here are some top tips on what to do when a friendship has gone wrong.

Times have been T.O.U.G.H and on the rough days it's so easy to feel rubbish. BUT, we're here to tell you that you're more amazing than you think.

With SO much going on right now, it's easy to feel caught in the chaos, like you don't have control of anything. So how do you cope with times when you can't keep a grip on everything that matters, and avoid getting drawn into things which are less healthy as you try to get back some balance? Kate shares three things that WILL help...

... and what if it feels more about LOSS and LOADS on your mind than happy shiny stuff? Here's why you're not alone if this moment feels tough.

So what if it feels like your head is TOTALLY FULL in this moment? How do you manage all that's in your mind as we come out of lockdown, so you can actually enjoy things in this moment?

How has LOCKDOWN and PANDEMIC changed YOUR eating patterns? In Eating Disorders Awareness Week it’s good to think about what is NORMAL - especially in an ABNORMAL season! So we asked some young people to tell us what they’ve noticed… here are 5 of their REAL answers, with some tips and tricks to try:

How do you get the balance right and manage more difficult emotions so you can PURSUE positive and good stuff to help you feel better?

Why are people SO important? Why do we miss them SO much? And how might connecting with them help us get through global pandemic?...

So how do we cope with Pandemic Pressure - and especially despair and moments we just don't feel like doing ANYTHING. Kate explains why PRODUCTIVITY is the thing to ponder...

So the pressure of this moment can't be avoided. But is there a way we can manage it? And could we even find something unexpected - potential? Kate wants to tell us about something called the Hope Circuit (hint: it's in your brain)

When you get to the edge of human cleverness and ideas - what is there? How can reaching out to God and exploring prayer and that wider spiritual perspective help us find a more reliable source of help and hope in pandemic times?

So, this is a pretty rough start to the new year! Lockdown, canceled exams, fears around new virus variants, and a wait to get vaccines out - it's a lot to take in. So what do you do when you don't know what to do? When you just feel like you've had it with pandemic life, but you can't change it? Here's Kate sharing three tips that WILL help...

Happy New Year!! We've kicked off this year thinking all about WELLBEING - and it's a theme you're gonna hear a lot more about. But what even IS it? And why should we care about it? Here's Kate to tell us more ...

So, we're back into lockdown ☹️ and perhaps the hardest thing about it is not seeing people you miss. So how do you connect with people when you cannot be together?

Today Kate has been baking as part of an advent Bake-off challenge. But for now hear Kate's thoughts on 5 reasons why baking is SUCH a good thing to get stuck into this festive season :) Maybe it’s time to give it a go and see if it helps?

However you found your way to Headstrong - WELCOME!! It's great to hang out with you But hang on - what actually IS Headstrong? What is it about, why is it here and why should you want to hang out here??? Here's some quick answers ...

Emotions. Like 'em or love 'em you're stuck with 'em. But what is the point of them? Would we actually be better off without them or do they serve a purpose - and if so, why do they cause SO many problems?

Isolating? In Quarantine? Or just (!) a localised lockdown? So many of us are back to being under restrictions now in this autumn #PandemicSeason. But how do you cope when it feels like the walls are closing in on you and claustrophobia is starting to kick in? How do you get through when you can't get out?

Feeling down in the dumps? Weary and can't be bothered? How do we dump despair and lift our mood when we feel low and flat? Here's Kate's top 5 tips to bring the sun out again on your grey days.

In honour of #WorldMentalHealthDay we're throwing you a 3x3 #ConnectionChallenge! Last but not least - 3 - Connecting with GOD!

In honour of #WorldMentalHealthDay we're throwing you a 3x3 #ConnectionChallenge! Here's No.2 - and it’s Connecting with YOURSELF!!!

In honour of #WorldMentalHealthDay we're throwing you a 3x3 #ConnectionChallenge! Here's 1 - connecting with OTHER PEOPLE!

In life's busy times - whether frantic with good stuff or something a bit more difficult - how do you think clearly and do life well? Here's why we all need to create moments of calm.

One of the toughest things in this season is that we don't know what to expect. It feels like almost any moment things could totally change. So how do you manage when there is so much uncertainty around?

Did you know that one of the most powerful influences on your stress system is your breathing? This can be a PAIN if you are freaking out - but also means if you can HARNESS the power of breathing you can learn how to stay CALM in a crisis and manage stress better. Here's how ...

Sometimes it can feel like as Christians we shouldn’t really experience any emotions at all - well, except the positive ones of course! So what does the Bible REALLY say

The future is unknown and uncertain. And we all have a plan for our life but what do you do if your future suddenly looks different from what you had planned or expected? How do you make decisions when you don’t know what is coming? What does the Bible say that might help?

Sometimes it can feel like as Christians we shouldn’t really experience any emotions at all - well, except the positive ones of course! So what does the Bible REALLY say

So here's the same view on a great day and on a grey one. Which do you think is more normal? And how does this remind us about what is normal when it comes to our own emotions? ...

Sometimes it can feel like everyone around you is dieting, or wanting to lose weight. But what do you do when that becomes something more serious? Here's more about eating disorders and when you need to get help.

Depression feels really rubbish - but what is it? And how is it different from just feeling a bit low?

Self Harm is something most people have heard about - but what is it and why do people do it? Find out more ...

As lockdown eases its great to see mates again - but why are we having so many arguments? Will my friendships ever get back to normal or is it time to move on?

So we're ploughing on into the autumn, and trying to get used to this 'new normal' - but WHY OH WHY do we feel so anxious?

Where do panic attacks COME from and how can you get back in control and stop living in fear of another?

Anxiety is probably one of the most problematic emotions we have as humans. But it’s also the most essential. So what IS anxiety - and how do you handle it when it is causing problems?

When the teen brain is a bit rubbish at recognising risk, how do you avoid getting yourself into tricky situations you didn't see coming?

What do you DO when you don't want to do ANYTHING?

Did you know one of the most basic needs you have as a human is for connection with other humans?

What is WITH rubbish feelings? Where do they come from and how can you lift your mood when it plummets for no apparent reason?

Who on earth ARE YOU - it's all about identity, baby!

HOW is your brain changing right now, and can that explain why you feel like you are on an emotional rollercoaster?

We all know breathing is important, right? But did you know the way you breath can help you calm down when you're stressing (or freaking) out? Here's how and why

No one likes feeling anxious. But what if it ISN'T as bad as it feels? What if you could get back in control? Here's how to ACE anxiety.

Not being able to sleep sucks! Is there ANYTHING worse than lying awake in the small hours watching your clock ticking? It feels like EVERYONE BUT YOU is sleeping.