Mental Health - Fresh Start in Education

Young Bodies, Strong Minds: Young Carers

We have all heard the term ‘young carer’ before, but what does that mean? “You're a young carer if you're under 18 and help to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.”

FIGHTING CANCER, PURSUING DREAMS

Cancer affects so many of us today, either directly or indirectly. Let's unpack what it is and how one young person is tackling this head-on...

SELF-CARE, JOURNEY TO HEALING

I have always been a little nervous about the whole concept of self-care as I felt that it was self-indulgent and that it was more important to care for others. As a wife, mother, and teacher my natural inclination from my upbringing was to ensure everyone else was taken care of no matter what the cost to my own health and mental well-being.

BEYOND THE GROWING PAINS…

SOCIAL MEDIA – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Here at Fresh Start, we are always mindful of keeping our young people safe. Sometimes young people come to us severely traumatised and anxious. Sadly, and increasingly, social media has played a part in this.

LIVING WITH CHRONIC FATIGUE (CF)

Trauma & PTSD – part 3

Trauma is healed through relationships. Relationships lead to learning. This process of engagement can be interpreted as 'healing the brain'.

Type 1 Diabetes and Education

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Anxiety in Teenagers

New Year – Same You!

Find Your Calm