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Lots of valuable information for Young People and Mental Health. Click the link below

https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/young-people/well-being/resources

Take a look through the wellbeing pack that has been created by YOUNG devon MANY tips on to manage difficult emotions and feelings. Change does not just happen we need to implement new ways of being, this brings about change. 

Stress management for teens

Facing stressors is a fact of life, for young people and adults. These strategies can help keep stress in check: 

• Sleep well. Sleep is essential for physical and emotional well-being. Experts recommend nine to 12 hours of sleep a night for 6- to 12-year olds. Teens need eight to 10 hours a night. Sleep needs to be a priority to keep stress in check. To protect shut-eye, limit screen use at night and avoid keeping digital devices in the bedroom.

• Exercise. Physical activity is an essential stress reliever for people of all ages. 

• Talk it out. Talking about stressful situations with a trusted adult can help put things in perspective and find solutions.

• Make time for fun — and quiet. Just like adults, teens need time to do what brings them joy, whether that’s unstructured or uninterrupted time to practice music or art. Also, while some young people thrive bouncing from one activity to the next, others need more down time. Find a healthy balance between favorite activities and free time.

• Get outside. Spending time in nature is an effective way to relieve stress and improve overall well-being. Researchers have found that getting outside in nature helps to balance our emotional well being.

• Write about it. Research has found that expressing oneself in writing can help reduce mental distress and improve well-being. Some research has found, for example, that writing about positive feelings—such as the things you’re grateful for or proud of — can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

• Practice mindfulness. There are many apps and websites that can offer guided mindfulness meditation. 

Presentations and Videos

3 surprising facts about Anxiety

1. Anxiety symptoms become less frightening when we begin to normalise anxiety as a part of human experience.

2. The attempt to avoid experiencing anxiety is a big part of what maintains, reinforces and empowers the feeling of anxiety.

3. Acceptance and being curious about your anxiety is a more useful approach to disempower the feeling of anxiety and regain feeling more in control.

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Feel like you are walking the same old path all the time? Try something new Just notice and be aware. Take a look at this video: 

Train your mind.  Have some headspace