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Mental health
13 posts
Navigating adolescent anxiety
Counsellor Anton Falzon stresses the importance of understanding and supporting teen mental health
August 30, 2024
Mental health – not just a buzzword
Over the past 11 years, 84% of deaths by suicide were by men.
May 13, 2024
4 tips to mind your mental health for 2024
Making your life better, one step at a time.
January 12, 2024
How to deal with grief around Christmas
Facing the holidays while dealing with grief is challenging, so plan ahead and be kind to yourself.
December 18, 2023
Self-harm among adolescents: a growing public health concern
Francesca Sammut discusses why adolescents may engage in self-harming behaviour and gives parents advice on what to do in such situations.
October 10, 2023
Are we just ticking a box when it comes to mental health?
On October 10 the world celebrates another mental health day. But it’s useless raising awareness unless this translates into effective action.
October 9, 2023
Explaining tragic events to children
Parents might want to protect their children from distressing news stories, however, ignoring such topics might leave children feeling frightened and lost, counsellor Karen Decelis says
June 5, 2023
Addressing childhood trauma
International organisations call for global action on World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day
May 30, 2023