It is a sad fact that many teenagers and young adults will endure bullying throughout their lives. Being bullied can impact young adults’ mental and physical health in the present and can last long into the future. What is Bullying? Bullying is the intentional, persistent and repeated threat of aggressive physical behaviour or verbal abuse. …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterised by unstable moods, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behaviour. Living with a young person who has been diagnosed with BPD can be challenging, but there is treatment available that can help. About BPD Borderline personality disorder is a brain disorder. There are several symptoms of BPD, which often begin in …
TikTok has shot to fame as a viral video-sharing app where people post snappy content for teenagers to scroll through. Although it has received praise for starting conversations around young people’s mental health, there is also a dark side to this popular app as many young people are watching videos that spread harmful misinformation, as …
Eating disorders do not always fall into precise patterns. They are not always as easy to spot or as clear cut as the criteria for diagnosis may seem. Sometimes symptoms appear in clusters and then disappear, or combinations of symptoms may transpire that fit the criteria for several types of eating disorders. Atypical anorexia is …
On a recent visit to Gordon Ramsay’s Bar and Brasserie in Mayfair, it was observed that caloric values had been published on the children’s menu – a menu that has been designed for children under the age of 8 who are dining with adults. The new regulations introduced by the government now require businesses with …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition that is often misunderstood. For young adults especially, hearing that they might have BPD can be frightening and they may have preconceived expectations of what that might mean. However, all those who have BPD experience the condition differently, and assumptions can often be wrong. Symptoms and Diagnosis of …
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This month is Stress Awareness Month, raising awareness of the adverse effects that stress can have. Although stress is normal for teenagers and young adults, experiencing excessive stress can impact their mental health. Young adults must learn how to manage stress to avoid the long-term, unhealthy effects it can cause. Sources of Teenage Stress As …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can manifest in young adults in many ways. One of these ways is known as quiet BPD. One of the four types of this personality disorder, it is also referred to as high functioning BPD. It has similar symptoms to other types of BPD; however, they present very differently. Signs and …
Striving to do well in school is a positive trait in children and teenagers. However, when this slips into perfectionism, it can become unhealthy and impact your child’s mental health. Signs of Perfectionism It is estimated that up to 30% of teenagers and young adults struggle with unhealthy forms of perfectionism. Perfectionists often establish highly …
Today is World Sleep Day! The theme of this year is Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World and is dedicated to raising awareness of how sleep helps us maintain and even improve our mental health. Sleep is essential to everyone, but especially to teenagers and young adults. Many struggle to get out of bed in …
