Unmasking
Masking is where you change your behaviour in order to ‘fit in’ with others and not ‘stand out’. Sometimes this is a conscious decision, but
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emotions
Supporting Friends Who Are Struggling
When someone is struggling, it is really important to listen to them, so they feel less alone. You might not have a solution for their
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Periods and PMDD
You’ve probably heard of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), but have you ever heard of PMDD? (If you haven’t heard of PMS we recommend reading this book)
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Depression
Everybody has days where they feel sad or fed-up; it is normal for our moods to change according to what is happening in our lives.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, panic or worry and is your brain’s way of trying to keep you healthy, safe and alive. Because anxiety
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Shutdowns
A shutdown has all the same overwhelming and distressing feelings as a meltdown, but instead of the feelings being expressed outwardly, they are trapped inside.
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Understanding Meltdowns
Our brain is divided into different areas – each different area does a different job. The Cortex – this is our ‘thinking’ brain which
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7 July 2023