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Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health: Finding a Healthier Balance Online
Social media can help young people connect, learn and find community, but it can also bring comparison, FOMO, notification pressure and upsetting content. Here are practical ways to build a... Read more...
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Back to School Mental Health: A Fresh Start for Young People
Returning to school can bring excitement, nerves and pressure. Practical, grounded ideas to help young people settle into a new term, look after their wellbeing and know where to ask... Read more...
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Worried About a Friend? How Young People Can Check In Without Trying to Fix Everything
Practical, supportive advice for young people who are worried about a friend: how to check in, listen without trying to fix everything, involve trusted adults and look after yourself too. Read more...
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Starting University: A Mental Wellbeing Checklist for Students and Families
Starting university brings excitement and uncertainty. Use this practical checklist to prepare support, routines, finances, connections and urgent-help information before term begins. Read more...
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Ethan’s Story Published by PAPYRUS: Hope Is Not Lost
PAPYRUS has published Michael Buckett’s deeply personal story about his son Ethan, the ordinary moments that mattered, the beginnings of Forever 19 and the message at the heart of Ethan’s... Read more...
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Sleep and Young People’s Mental Health: Practical Ways to Support Better Rest
Sleep and mental health can affect each other. Learn practical, realistic ways teenagers and young adults can improve rest, plus when parents and carers should seek extra support. Read more...
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Worried About a Young Person? What to Do When Something Feels Wrong
Worried that a teenager or young adult is not themselves? Practical, compassionate steps for checking in, listening without judgement and helping them find appropriate support. Read more...
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How to Support a Young Person Who Is Struggling at School
Practical guidance for parents, carers and school communities on noticing when a young person may be struggling at school, starting a supportive conversation and finding appropriate help. Read more...
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Why Young People Say “I’m Fine” When They’re Not
Why do teenagers and young adults often say “I’m fine” when they are struggling? Explore why opening up can be difficult and how to make honest mental health conversations feel... Read more...
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How to Start a Conversation About Mental Health With a Young Person
Practical guidance on how parents, families and trusted adults can start honest conversations about mental health with teenagers and young adults. Read more...