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We don't like to think of troubled children, but the sad fact is that many children and young people struggle with their mental health. Every year, more and more worried adults seek help and advice regarding their children's mental health. Everyone wants to protect their children from the rigours of mental illness, but not everything about our children's lives and health are within our control. There are things we can do to help our children build resilience against mental illness, and to overcome the trials they may face as they grow older. To learn more about nurturing mental resilience in young people, read on.

With a diagnosis of cancer, most patients start thinking hard about their physical health. But it's important to take care of your mental health as well at this scary and stressful time. Self-care is vital when you or a loved one are battling cancer. Counselling can be a crucial aspect of that self-care. Find out more about how counselling can help cancer patients.

We've all tried that 'New Year, New Body' thing. It never works. This New Year, why not make a committment to good, real, and lasting mental health?

If you’re struggling with your mental health or your self-esteem, the pressure to make (and keep) New Year's Resolutions can be a real kick in the teeth. Sometimes, the expectations around New Year's Resolutions can feel like expectations for you to fundamentally change who you are as a person. Don't let the pressure get to you. If this time of year is tough for you, be kind to yourself, and try these techniques for overcoming the New Year's Resolution stress.

'The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year' can be really, really difficult if you're struggling with your mental health. It's important to set healthy boundaries for yourself, and prioritise your mental health at what can be a very pressured and emotional time.

Christmas can be a bittersweet time for the bereaved. If you're worried that grief and Christmas pressures may be a struggle for you this year, help is at hand. Counselling can be a huge help in easing you through difficult memories and tough emotions. In this article, we'll take you through some of the ways in which you can cope with bereavement and be kind to yourself at Christmas.