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Mental health
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Self-harm among adolescents: a growing public health concern
On World Mental Health Day, Francesca Sammut discusses why adolescents may engage in self-harming behaviour and gives parents advice on what to do in such situations.
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.
Practice random acts of kindness
Paying it forward always pays off.
5 healthy habits to help reduce stress
Insight backed by science.
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
Addressing childhood trauma
International organisations call for global action on World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day
Understanding teenage angst
Emotional changes in teens can result in mood swings, anxiety and also lead to depression or self-harm. So it's important for parents to recognise the signs when not all is okay, says counselling psychologist Stephanie Borg Bartolo
‘The topic of war is very hard for children’
How toys and tales are helping Ukraine kids process war trauma and how you can discuss the subject with your own children
Explaining the war to a child
Children do not need all the answers, but presence and support, says counsellor Karen Decelis