Caitlin Begley
The role of peer support for teenage mental health
Although mental health difficulties can present at any age, 50% of mental illnesses are established by age 14 and 20% of adolescents can...
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Evidence-Based Health Research
Caitlin Begley
Jun 6, 20233 min
Teaching Resilience
We have all heard about the word "resilience" and the importance of it, but in the context of children and teenagers, what actually is...
Alejandra Arellano
Jun 2, 20232 min
Physical exercise and mental health
It's a well-known fact that physical exercise has numerous positive impacts on the body, for example having a healthy heart and joints....
Caitlin Begley
May 5, 20233 min
How to: Cope with Exam Anxiety
As we approach exam season for many students, it can become a very daunting and stressful time. Whether you're in school, college, or...
Caitlin Begley
Apr 20, 20232 min
How Music can Relieve Anxiety in Children and Young People
Using music is an increasingly popular form of therapy for children with anxiety, depression, ADHD and autism. The most common form of...
Maxim Team
Apr 19, 20231 min
Personal Story: Are my parents perfect?
Dear reader, It is very challenging to put into words how I periodically feel. It is almost like I am deliberately attracting problems...
Caitlin Begley
Apr 16, 20235 min
Under-resourced, over-stretched: why we need to re-evaluate our children’s mental health services.
"Under-resourced, over-stretched." This is how a paediatric doctor has described the state of Britain's children's mental health services...
Maxim Team
Apr 13, 20231 min
Personal Story: Self-identity and mental health
Dear reader, Coming to terms with the fact that something is not quite what it should be is difficult enough, so it makes sense that...
Vidhya SK
Feb 26, 20234 min
Breathing your anxiety away: How and why it works
The rise of anxiety in young people Anxiety refers to feelings of uneasiness and worry, which can range from mild to extreme. Many people...
Caitlin Begley
Feb 26, 20233 min
Big emotions, small bodies: Helping young people manage anger.
Working with children and teenagers, I often hear the words "I'm angry". Anger often coincides with not engaging with school, damaged...
Alejandra Arellano
Feb 15, 20232 min
Breathing and anxiety
Breathing is one of the most crucial physiological functions of our bodies. It is automatic and controlled by the respiratory centre of...
Caitlin Begley
Feb 14, 20233 min
Deep Breathing: A Guide for Parents and Children
We all experience anxiety, including our children. That means it is important to teach our children methods of coping with anxiety and...
Caitlin Begley
Dec 2, 20223 min
Technology: changing the classroom?
In an emerging post-coronavirus world, there has been real spotlight on how we can use technology in more ways everyday. Whether that be...
Ryan McIlhennon
Nov 28, 20224 min
Me, myself, and I: Cultivating a healthy sense of self-esteem.
What is self-esteem? Our sense of self-esteem is basically how we perceive and value ourselves. A healthy sense of self-esteem is...
Alejandra Arellano
Nov 27, 20223 min
Anxiety 101
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, children and adolescents around the world have experienced disruptions to their daily lives. Depression and...
Farah Hassan
Nov 22, 20224 min
Stress & Burnout amongst Students
Part 1. Recognising the Problem: Stress or Burnout? The body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure is known as stress [1]....
Vidhya SK
Nov 20, 20223 min
The relationship between your mood and your food
Whether it is seeking comfort food when we feel low, feeling groggy and down after a greasy meal, or feeling energised and bright after...
Ryan McIlhennon
Nov 20, 20223 min
Toxic Masculinity and Adolescent Mental Health
Toxic masculinity and its harmful effects on mental health have been the subject of much research and discussion. Michael Flood defines...
Caitlin Begley
Nov 17, 20222 min
Reading: a lifeline for children's mental health
With mental health services being stretched to their limit in the last few years, and with more children reporting mental health...