For some of us, logic just seems to be a natural skill, we’re strategic and it’s easy for our mind to push through difficult situations and step into a more balanced realm. Our knowing mind is leading us all the way. While for others, emotions are what drives our passions and feeling a connection…
The holidays can be a great time of year but some people may experience frustration, isolation or sadness.
Holidays can create additional pressure for people and, for some; the approaching festive season can heighten stress and feel overwhelming, says Chris Mordue, program manager at South Pacific Private, a leading mental health and addiction treatment facility.
There’s an…
"Bullying is an issue which can affect any one of us, regardless of age, background, gender, sexuality, race, disability or religion," he says in the clip below to mark Stand Up To Bullying Day in the UK.
Today is the first ever national #StandUpToBullying day, spearheaded by @DianaAward. ? Watch The Duke of Cambridge Stand Up…
You see them coming and you look like a rabbit in the headlights in your efforts to scamper. Too late, you’re stuck. It’s ok! Don’t panic and whatever you do don’t ask the question, “How are you?”
The older I get the more I struggle with those who lack just a basic level of gratitude.
Don’t get…
Juggling kids, their ever ballooning schedules of after school activities, work and running the household (usually as captain / sole contributor to the team) is tough enough. Chuck in sick and aging parents and you can sink the ship altogether.
We call these busy women, wedged between obligations to their children, their work and their parents…
From the familiar surrounds and comforts of Kensington Palace, Kate took over as the Huffington Post UK guest editor for the day to kick-start Young Minds Matter.
The new campaign aims to raise awareness for children’s mental health issues, which has been a cause close to her heart since becoming Duchess of Cambridge.
“The mental health for…
Maxine Daniel uploaded the inspiring video to her Facebook page with the caption:
"My Christmas gift to my lovely Nana Lilly (who sadly has dementia) was a Baby Annabell doll. Her reaction is a joy to see and melts my heart."
The emotional video has been viewed over three million times.
Maxine says it's the best Christmas present…
Many students haven’t prepared for the possibility of getting a lower than expected ATAR. If your child is one of those who needs to consider other options, encourage them to start investigating other ways to get into a courses that leads to their dream career.
Reassure them that they can balance what’s in their heart and…
More radiant than ever with her freshly chopped tresses and holiday-red Alexander McQueen dress, Kate got into the festive spirit by drumming along to Queen’s We Will Rock You with the children at a North London mental health centre - to view just click on the video below.
Kate, 33, who previously visited the centre’s family…
But Australian psychologist Jo Lamble says that's perfectly natural and there's no right way to respond to such a calamity.
"Mourning the death of people you've never met is ok," she says.
"It's ok to be upset, to be angry, or simply to have nothing to say at all. It's all about feeling compassion - even from…