Tag Archives: mental health

By Dr Harvey Karp   Once Baby arrives, it’s easy to put all your focus on your new tiny bundle. After all, they require a lot of care! But in looking after their little ones, so many mums and dads… Continue Reading >

The nature of children’s health around the world is chang­ing. There is now a ‘new morbidity’ occurring, with obesity, mental health conditions, self-harm and suicide taking centre stage. Having worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor for the past 25… Continue Reading >

  The start of the 2021 school year was unlike any other our children have ever experienced. Challenging events throughout 2020, including COVID, meant children were carrying much more than the contents of their school bags on their shoulders as… Continue Reading >

2020 saw everyone’s life change, some people found themselves unemployed or working from home, there was home schooling, routines were upended and our general outlook on life changed.  All these factors took a toll on our mental health and wellbeing…. Continue Reading >

The past year has been a real emotional rollercoaster. It’s challenged us all and tested our resilience in ways we have never experienced before. I don’t know about you, but for me personally it’s definitely affected my mental health, my… Continue Reading >

Content is written by Maggie Dent Anxiety is the most significant mental health issue in childhood, and yet it frequently goes undetected and untreated. Signs of anxiety can be noticed as early as age two but we see a significant… Continue Reading >

Throughout 2020, COVID-19 had a profound impact on how we work and learn. The long-term effects of the pandemic on our society will likely be a matter of discussion and debate for years to come. This article will demonstrate how… Continue Reading >

Whenever I feel down or stressed I have learnt to head straight into the garden. Putting my hands in soil, watching the bees harvest pollen from lavender flowers, picking spinach for dinner all act as remarkable antidotes to the wear… Continue Reading >

  The COVID-19 crisis is having an alarming effect on Australians’ mental health. New research by the University of Melbourne reports high levels of mental distress across the ‘general population’ has doubled since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. There… Continue Reading >

  Scientific research confirms playing outside is beneficial for children’s mental health, overall happiness & development. Also that children who spend more time outdoors end up happier adults. Looking back to our childhood, we each have memories enjoying being outdoors… Continue Reading >