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Mental Health

Stoicism, Gender Norms, and the Mental Health of Boys and Young Men

ender norms are a society’s ideas and expectations about how people of different genders should act and relate to each other. In most communities, gender norms help to maintain a system of hierarchy where what is seen as male and masculine is given power and privilege while females and other gender identities are marginalised.

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Embracing Contradictions: the Power of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy that teaches young people to accept their emotions while changing unhelpful ways of behaving or thinking. This blog offers some information on how DBT works, which conditions it can treat, and how it can support young people to build brighter futures.

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Adhd

Swimming: a Promising Treatment for ADHD

In the past few years, swimming has emerged as a promising treatment for both children and adults with ADHD. Swimming may help young people to improve their cognitive skills, behaviour, academic performance, and mental health. Swimming sessions also leave space for creative thought and free practice without recurring exercises, offering an interesting and engaging experience for young people.

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Borderline Personality Disorder

Experiences of Hallucinations and Delusions Among Young People With BPD

Hallucinations and delusions are some of the lesser-known – and less often discussed – symptoms of BPD. While research shows that these experiences are common among young people with the disorder, conversations and awareness about the connection are still lacking. In assessments and treatment, they are also often overlooked.

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Mental Health

Understanding and Coping with Nightmares in Young People

Adolescents and young adults who experience frequent nightmares may be living with a nightmare disorder. Nightmare disorders have a big impact on a young person’s daily life: they may cause disruptions to their sleep, daily distress, insomnia, and symptoms of anxiety or depression. 

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