Guides
The Complete Guide: Disabled Students’ Allowance
University can be challenging, especially for students with disabilities facing extra financial hurdles. The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), introduced in 1993, provides bursaries to help manage these costs. This guide covers eligibility, potential amounts, and application details for the DSA.
A Guide On What To Expect & When To Seek Medical Guidance: Understanding Period Pain
Period pain can often be managed with over-the-counter medication or home remedies, but it’s crucial to recognize what level of discomfort is normal and when to seek medical advice. Our guide examines different types of pain and highlights when it might indicate underlying conditions such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids. Empower yourself with knowledge to ensure period pain doesn’t control your life.
A Guide On Helping Kids & Teens: How to Heal from Trauma
In Michael Vallejo‘s comprehensive guide on healing from trauma, discover how parents and children can navigate the aftermath of traumatic events together. Learn essential strategies, from self-care to community support, and understand that healing, while a non-linear journey, is achievable with patience and the right resources.
Websites
Teen Mental Health
teenmentalhealth.org
Committed to creating and delivering mental health literacy information, research and education and resources to young people and professionals. Young people can learn about a range of mental health issues as well as understanding the difference between mental illness and mental health.
Young Minds
youngminds.org.uk
A website designed to support all young people in getting the mental health help that they need. Aimed at professionals, schools as well as young people themselves. Resources to support you in looking after yourself and to reach out for help when you need it.
Supporting Teen Mental Health
stem4.org.uk
Covers the topics of Anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders and addictions. Offers information, tips and free apps that you can download to help with these issues.
Student Minds
www.studentminds.org.uk
Empowering students and members of the University community to look after their own mental health, support others and create change.
Teen Mental Health – A Guide for Parents
www.mytutor.co.uk
Useful tips and advice for parents to help their teens overcome body image issues, academic anxiety, peer pressure, and cyberbullying, including links to other important teen mental health resources – all of which can be helpful in these uncertain times.
Yoppie
yoppie.com/menstrual-cycles-mental-health
A website full of articles about Menstrual health and PMS. The blog is full of articles demystifying menstrual health and PMS. How to deal with it, what expect, changes in your body and much more.
Helpful Pieces
Coping Skills For Kids: How to Help a Child Deal With Difficult Emotions
Michael Vallejo offers an array of coping skills for children to help them manage stress and big emotions. Techniques like breathing exercises, art therapy, and board games can be vital tools for kids dealing with situations such as losing a pet or changing schools. By integrating active, mindful, social, and creative coping strategies tailored to a child’s age and temperament, parents and caregivers can support their mental health and resilience. With the right approach and support, children can develop essential coping mechanisms to navigate life’s challenges effectively.
The Hidden Advantages of ADHD: Uncovering Unique Strengths
Sarah Walsh explores the complexities of ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of children and adults in the U.S. While ADHD is often associated with challenges like inattention and impulsivity, the article highlights the condition’s unique strengths, such as hyperfocus, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. It addresses common misconceptions about ADHD and emphasises the importance of supportive environments and proactive management to help individuals with ADHD harness their potential and thrive.
