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Brains are AMAZING- sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia

To end our mini series on brain facts (we hope you've enjoyed it!), we decided to give mention to one of the longest words we could find :-)

Headstrong Team · 23 Mar, 2023

Brains are AMAZING- Neuroplasticity

Part three of our brain facts series is all about NEUROPLASTICITY (great word eh?!). Our brains incredible ability to adapt and change to our circumstances...find out more here!

Headstrong Team · 20 Mar, 2023

Brains are AMAZING- The upstairs/downstairs brain

Part two of our brain facts series and this time it's all about the upstairs/downstairs brain, and how that can help us understand why we react the way we do :-)

Headstrong Team · 20 Mar, 2023

Brains are AMAZING- Hippocampus

So, in part one of out brain facts series we're going to be looking at the hippocampus. The Hippo-what-sus?! Don't worry- you can find out more here! :-)

Headstrong Team · 20 Mar, 2023

Brains are AMAZING

Our brains are just incredible but we often don't know much about them. So we thought we'd post a mini series to highlight some brain facts this week:-)

Headstrong Team · 20 Mar, 2023

Looking after you

From First-Aid kits to alternatives and knowing who to speak to - It's important to make sure we look after ourselves and can be looked after when we struggle with self-harm.

Headstrong Team · 08 Mar, 2023

In Crisis? Where to get help when you need it

Headstrong isn't a crisis service but if you need help here's a few places you can go

Headstrong Team · 27 Feb, 2023

Living with self-harm scars

What are the options for dealing with scars on our bodies that self-harm leaves behind?

Self-harm statistics

Self-harm statistics are hard to measure because they depend on people coming forward and allowing themselves to be counted. But here's what we do know....

Understanding Heartbreak (part two)

Part two of a mini series looking at why break-ups can feel so painful and how we can begin to recover from them

Headstrong Team · 20 Feb, 2023

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Autumn self-care #GetHygee

It's time to get cosy or 'Hygee' as the Danish say. Here's a few ideas to help you snuggle into Autumn and Hygee up your November

Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022

Autumn self-care #GetJournalling

So, the next post in autumn self-care ideas is all about having a go at journalling...but what actually IS journalling??

Autumn self-care- #LightUp

This time in our self-care mini series we're thinking all about light (and also giving you a great excuse to put more fairy lights up!!).

Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022

Autumn self-care- #GetCreative

So, we are kicking off with CREATIVITY!!! AND there's all sorts of ideas here that don't involve paints and brushes!

Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022

Autumn self-care ideas

There's just something about the darker days that can bring us down SO...here's a series of idea & super practical things you can do to take care this month.

Headstrong Team · 16 Nov, 2022

Summer with scars- Livestream

The Alumina team are back to talk about the practical and emotional challenges of living with scars when summer hits. Watch the YouTube session here.

Headstrong Team · 11 Jul, 2022

Event for those supporting young people around self-harm

Sometimes it can tough for the adults around us to understand how to best support us, especially around something as difficult as self-harm.…this is a session for them.

2. How to keep your cool during exams

This time we’re focusing on the importance breathing can have on calming our anxiety. Here’s just a few techniques you can try ahead of your exams, so if you need them you already know how to use them.

Headstrong Team · 31 May, 2022

1. How to keep your cool during exams

Here's a few tips around grounding yourself- a great technique you can learn to bring yourself back into the present and regain control over your anxiety. .

Headstrong Team · 31 May, 2022

Managing Exam Anxiety- Youtube session!

Arghh exam time is here!! If you missed our YouTube livestream around managing exam anxiety then not to worry- here's the recording!! Full of loads of practical help to manage the stress of exam time.

Headstrong Team · 09 May, 2022

Do you have a story to share?

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Top 5 mental health apps

With so many mental health apps out there- which ones are the most helpful? Here's a few suggestions to get you started

Headstrong Team · 20 Feb, 2023

If you really LOVE mini eggs...

Oh yes, it's THAT time of year again when it's perfectly acceptable to eat our weight in mini eggs (hooray!)! Basically it turns out you can add these awesome eggs to pretty much ANYTHING so here's some ideas

Headstrong Team · 13 Apr, 2022

Reasons spring can make us feel awesome

Ahhh Spring is in full swing, the leaves are returning and there's basically baby animals everywhere we look! But how is this a good thing for our mental health and general wellbeing?

Headstrong Team · 29 Mar, 2022

Just a few animal gifs (that made us smile!)

The animal kingdom has the ability to not only supply us with hundreds of entertaining gifs (!) but also to bring us much-needed smile when perhaps our day isn't going too well.

Headstrong Team · 26 Jan, 2022

Get Blending!

Some days we can wake up feeling a bit low on energy, especially at this time of year. Breakfast is a good way to get some much-needed vitamins and good stuff into you. Try this super easy, energy boost of a smoothie!

Headstrong Team · 18 Jan, 2022

Good Vibes!
Headstrong Playlists

The beginning of the year can feel a little bleak so here’s some GOOD VIBES for you in the form of a new HS playlist! Get those headphones on and you are good to go whatever this week holds for you!

Headstrong Team · 17 Dec, 2020

Cold Weather Tunes
Headstrong Playlists

Weather a little bleak outside? Reluctant to leave the warmth of the duvet and feeling the urge to snuggle down with some warming tunes? Well, here's a collection of chilled out snuggly songs to accompany any autumn/winter day.

Headstrong Team · 23 Sept, 2020

Hey Duggee Stick Song

Yes, it's a pretty random feature for us to post on here BUT there's moments when kids TV is just utter genius and this is one of those times. So sit back, press play and prepare for this little tune to be stuck in your head for the next week...STICKKKKK!!

Headstrong Team · 03 Aug, 2020

CAKE IN A MUG- GENIUS!!!

Oh how we LOVE a good life hack! So, here you go...a GIVE YOU A STEP-BY-STEP guide to bake a cake in a mug from Amy

Amy Summerfield · 23 Jul, 2020

BRAVE

How can we stand tall in the face of everyday giants? We're not talking 'actual' giants but the tough things we face in life such as feeling out of control or coping with failure or disappointment. Here's some encouragements to help you to be brave and step out confidently into your day.

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How can I be headstrong with all the difficulties and disabilities set before me?

I am trying to stay focused and faithful but it’s so easy to get knocked over by the enemy and stop remembering that God is present

Emma Major · 02 Nov, 2021

What can you do when you find your friends copying other people's self-harming?

How can you help when you find out that your friends copying self-harm behaviours from someone else?

Jenny Flannagan · 18 Oct, 2021

Why is recovery such a rocky process?

Why is recovery such a rocky process??

Kate Middleton · 21 Jun, 2021

I’m a boy and life with mental health struggles feels so much harder ... everyone just tells me “to man up” - what can I do?

I’m a boy and life with mental health struggles feel so much harder for me :( it’s like my struggles aren’t valid and everyone just tells me “to man up” what can I do?

Reuben Alexander · 03 Mar, 2021

How do you approach your GP, without your parents knowing?

How would you go about getting in touch with your gp about a possible diagnosis of a mental illness without parents knowing?

Chi-Chi · 18 Feb, 2021

I want it to be better but I don't know what to do first?

I want it to be better but I don’t know what my first steps to talking to someone is. Do you have any reaching out advice?

Kate Middleton · 17 Feb, 2021

How do I feel hopeful when there's nothing to hope for?

Kate Middleton · 02 Feb, 2021

Why does self harm make me feel good even though I know it’s bad for me?

Jenny Flannagan · 02 Feb, 2021

How do I get help for self harm when my parents think it is attention-seeking?

I have been self-harming for about two months now. How can I get help when my parents just ignore the fact I need it? I can’t go through school because the counsellor has to tell my parents as well.

Jenny Flannagan · 21 Dec, 2020

I feel really rubbish and I don't know why?

Recently everyone seems to be excited about Christmas, or vaccines or something. Except me. I just feel rubbish, and I don't really know why? Will I ever feel normal again?

Kate Middleton · 09 Dec, 2020

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Yetti

This is Yetti: seven games about life, faith, and the occasional dog on a skateboard.

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Youthscape Playing Cards: Talking About Life

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We are Satellites Green Sweatshirt

A stylish green crew-neck sweatshirt with the simple inspirational message: 'We are Satellites'.

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We are Satellites Hoodie

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We are Satellites White T-Shirt

A long-sleeved white t-shirt with Satellites branding on the chest and arms.

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We are Satellites Prayer Journal and Pen

A colourful Satellites journal and pen to help young people think and pray through the whole year.

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Video + Audio Download of Youthscape/ St Mellitus Lecture 2022

£4.00

Alumina Workbook

A practical workbook for young people who are self-harming to help them move towards recovery.

£12.99