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Movember: Shining a Light on Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing As the clocks go back and the nights grow longer, November takes on a new meaning - or should we say Movember. The month formerly known as November has become a global movement dedicated to raising awareness and funds for men’s health. Across the UK and beyond, brave and selfless men put down their razors and grow a moustache, while women, families, and communities rally behind them. But behind the fun and facial

As winter arrives, bringing shorter days and longer nights, many people struggle with feelings of sadness and lethargy. This seasonal shift from the bright vibrancy of summer can be tough on our mental health. Winter blues are common, but with proactive strategies, we can maintain a positive outlook, even when the sun sets early. In this post, we explore practical ways to foster positivity and mental brightness in these chilly months. Understanding the Impact of Seasonal Chan

Do I Hide the Blades? It’s a question that many carers, loved ones, and professionals face when supporting someone who self-harms: Do I...

Mental Health Awareness Day, observed on October 10th each year, serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of mental health in our...

Podcast by Maria Newman with myself - Rising from The Rubble Talking about self-harm and the effect it had and me and my family...

ADHD and Self-Harm: Understanding the Link When people think of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), they often picture...

Moving Forward After a Relapse 💚🧡 If you’ve relapsed with self-harm, please know this: it doesn’t erase your progress, and it doesn’t...

Delay & Replace. A Safer Way to Ride Out Urges to Self-Harm If you live with urges to self-harm, you already know how intense and...

Discovering Glimmers: Finding Joy in Life’s Small Moments When we talk about mental health, we often hear about triggers - those moments,...

The “Let Them” Theory: Why Letting Go Might Be Your Superpower In a world that constantly tells us to hustle, control outcomes, and hold...

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Back-to-School Anxiety: Helping Your Child with a Smooth Transition For many children, the start of a new school year brings excitement,...

The Power of Journaling for Mental Well-being When life feels overwhelming, our thoughts can become tangled, a mix of worries, what-ifs,...

Small Daily Habits That Support Better Mental Health When you’re struggling with your mental health, or supporting someone who is, it can...

Have You Heard of a Self-Harm Safety Plan? When someone is struggling with self-harm, having a safety plan in place can be a powerful,...

Why the LGBTQ+ Community Is More Likely to Self-Harm – And How We Can Help Self-harm is a growing concern across the UK, but the risk is...

💔 I Didn’t Speak at School. So My Body Spoke for Me | Erin's Story. Selective mutism and self-harm When I was at school, I didn’t talk....

Meltdowns Are Not A Child Being Naughty: Understanding and Supporting Children in Distress When a child has a meltdown, it’s easy to...

Understanding Autistic Burnout: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Recover Autistic burnout is a term that’s gaining more awareness,...

Why Caffeine and Energy Drinks Can Calm the ADHD Brain When most people think of caffeine, they think of energy, increased alertness,...