Category Archives: Publications

School Pressures Cause Self Harm….

Posted on October 23, 2015 by asha

We have been trying to address this issue for too long now. Parents please let your child know that they are valuable to you no matter what their exam results are. Don’t let them be harassed by a system that … Continue reading →

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Coping With Stress

Posted on October 17, 2015 by asha

Stressheads App Stressheads is a free mobile app launched by Youthnet to help young people cope with stress.  It is a mobile “stress relief tool” and provides young people with: Distractions to avoid stress Stress Management ideas to take control … Continue reading →

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Stay Informed. Stay relevant

Posted on October 16, 2015 by asha

A message to all Mums with teenage girls. Our daughters feel we worry about the wrong issues. Do we ? Check it out here…. http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/aug/24/teenage-girls-mental-health-overlooked-parents-survey?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Beyond The Scales – Guest Blog by Emma Scrivener

Posted on October 8, 2015 by asha

a very helpful article on Anorexia.

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Thoughts from Jeff Lucas

Posted on May 13, 2015 by asha

A few thoughts based on Jeff Lucas’ recent book ‘Faith in the Fog’ which explores issues like faith when we have more questions that answers, depression and burnout, the connection between love for God and our emotions, and handling disappointment with God … Continue reading →

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The Digital Age

Posted on May 7, 2015 by asha

A very interesting article by Arianna Walker of Mercy Ministries UK. http://www.eauk.org/idea/mental-health-in-the-digital-age.cfm      

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Cut Cake Not Wrists

Posted on March 24, 2015 by asha

If your son/daughter wants help then why not show them this. It is in keeping with youth culture and it’s great to see young people encouraging each other to find a different way.  

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Self Harm Facts

Posted on January 19, 2015 by asha

I was listening to this on Radio 4 earlier in the year and thought it had many interesting facts – but also issues to raise. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30414589 Self-harm hospital admissions among children ‘at five-year high’ By Sima KotechaBBC Radio 4’s Today … Continue reading →

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INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS

Posted on July 30, 2014 by asha

Our minds are full of stuff which most of us are able to ignore or shake off. But for some people these thoughts have taken over, gained control. Negative thoughts come to them and, over the course of time, their … Continue reading →

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WHAT SELF HARM IS

Posted on July 28, 2014 by asha

  So here we have the NCB’s definition of Self Harm. What about your loved ones? Are they suffering? Don’t wait around and hope it will all just go away. Don’t struggle alone, get in touch with others who are facing the … Continue reading →

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