Signs of mental health issues
One in five of us will experience a mental health disorder. Learn the signs that could show a friend or family member struggling with their mental health. Often, it is not a single change, but a combination. The following signs…
Read MoreHow does food and drink affect mental health?
To eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water and monitor their intake of alcohol and caffeine is important for everyone. For people with mental health challenges, this is even more important. There is some evidence that: a healthy diet…
Read MoreGood hygiene is important for teenage health and confidence
When your child was younger, you taught your child the basics of good hygiene, washing hands, covering their mouth when they cough and having regular baths or showers. Adolescence is a time to build on these basics. It is a…
Read MoreWhat is separation anxiety?
Separation anxiety is normal in early childhood and can occur when a child gets upset when separated from a parent or carer. This can happen when children are left with a new caregiver, or put to bed by themselves. Separation…
Read MoreWhy good mental health is important for children?
Even you are concerned about the mental health of your child or a child you know or are you a kid looking for help here you can find out what some common mental health issues in kids are, why is…
Read MoreHow Anger Affects People
Well-managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates you to make positive changes. Anger is a powerful emotion and if we do not handle appropriately it, it may have destructive results for you and those closest to you. Uncontrolled…
Read MoreExperiences and Factors that shape Lifelong Outcomes
Social determinants and parental/caregiving factors profoundly affect experiences to shape lifelong outcomes. Social determinants From the point of conception, the social, economic, and environmental conditions into which we are born, grow, live, and age have the power to shape our…
Read MoreStopping the spread of infection in childhood education and care services
In the education and care service that your child attends, the educators and staff try to limit the spread of disease to keep the children and staff healthy. Hands play an important role in spreading germs. For that reason, hand…
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