Funders & Supporters
Our bodies and brains have evolved to keep us safe from danger. One of the most important survival mechanisms is the fight, flight, freeze response - a natural reaction to perceived threats that has helped humans survive for thousands of years. But what does this look like for young people facing the stresses of today's world?
ReadSupporting young people's mental health starts with looking after yourself as an educator or school staff member. The pressures of teaching, managing behaviour, and meeting diverse needs can be intense. It's important to have strategies to manage your wellbeing so you can effectively support the young people in your care.
ReadWe all have busy minds – it's part of being human. For young people especially, their minds can feel full of constant thoughts: things that have happened, things that might happen, what others are thinking, and what they should be doing. While we can't clear the mind completely, we can help it feel more manageable
ReadParenting or caring for a young person can be joyful but also challenging, especially when they face stress, anxiety, or other difficulties. It's important for parents to have strategies to manage their own wellbeing, so they can better support their young person through life's ups and downs.
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