Teenage mental health articles and advice

Explore information on anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity, behaviour and other challenges affecting young people and families.

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Wellbeing and self-care

Self care

Taking a look at the definitions of selfcare and its importance as well as ways to start and improve on the skill. This blog also includes a self care checklist and some creative…

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Fiona Hannah

1 Nov 2021 • 6 min read

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Therapy and getting help

Opening up about your mental health

For young people (or folks of any age) who are struggling in silence with difficult thoughts, emotions, feelings, or mental health symptoms

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Fiona Hannah

15 Sep 2021 • 8 min read

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Body image and eating

Barriers to body acceptance

Although a culture encouraging self-love and body acceptance is sweeping the nation, many of us find the idea difficult to practice.

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Fiona Hannah

19 May 2021 • 8 min read

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Therapy and getting help

Finding the right therapist

If you are suffering mental health issues, referral services might be overwhelmed with limited capacity. With TMH there are other options.

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Fiona Hannah

21 Oct 2020 • 7 min read

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Therapy and getting help

Helping a child with death anxiety

Some level of death anxiety is a normal part of human existence. It helps keep us alive by reminding us not to take life-threatening risks.

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Fiona Hannah

28 Sep 2020 • 5 min read

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Screens and online life

Viewing violence online

Viewing violence is increasingly commonplace in today’s society. TMH provides insight on how best to navigate this topic with your child.

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Fiona Hannah

14 Sep 2020 • 3 min read

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