"What about when I just don't feel anything?"
As we continue with our exploring emotions series - we wanted to spend some time considering the less common feelings we may experience!
How do I build in confidence to expose my self-harm scars?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
How do I respond to difficult comments about healed self-harm scars from people at school?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
How do I respond to comments about my self-harm scars from family or younger siblings?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
Will my scars trigger me or others?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
Summer With Scars
A helpful PDF around ways to navigate the warmer weather with self-harm scars- with tips on everything from camouflage to creative clothing
Let's Talk about Therapy
There are many types of therapy out there but what’s the difference and how can we know if there’s one that could be helpful for us?
Why is it important I learn to recognise emotions
So, we’ve looked at why we have emotions and a little behind what’s going on inside our brains- so next we’re thinking about why it’s helpful to identify how we’re feeling
Why do I feel emotions so powerfully
Next in our mini emotions series we are going to looking at why we can feel our emotions so powerfully during adolescence
The purpose of emotions
So, we’re going to spend a little time this week thinking about emotions- why we have them, what purpose they serve and how to identify them. First in our mini series we’re looking at the role emotions play in our life
Why should I stop self-harming if it's not hurting anyone else?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
Why shouldn't you suddenly stop harming?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
What should I do when I feel the urge to harm?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
Relapse- I thought I was doing really well. What hapenned?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
What is self-harm relapse and does it mean that I've failed to recover?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
Why does self-harm make me feel better?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
What do we do with the scars self-harm leaves behind?
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
Self-harm and low mood
One of the FAQ we get asked from young people. Watch our short YouTube video answer here
Looking after mental health in the summer holidays
The summer term can be super long and tiring (especially if you've just been through exams) and although lots of us are looking forward to the rest that the hols can bring, we also wanted to reassure you that it's totally normal to go into this time with a range of different emotions.
Summer holidays and routine
As we suddenly hit the summer, we can find that the lack of routine can make us feel a bit odd. So we wanted to think about a few ways we can we look after ourselves in this and give you some things you could try :-)
Feeling supported
Summer can really impact our normal support networks, especially if these are based in school or college. So what other ways can we find support and connection during the holidays?
Summer and self-care
So after what has been a potentially full on term it’s important that we really allow ourselves to rest and recharge as we go into the holidays, but how can we do this well?
Preparing for change
It's totally normal to head into the summer holidays feeling a bit anxious about what will happen at the end of August. So are there any ways we can prepare for this?
How to keep your cool during exam season- Breathing
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
The Emotions Wheel
Use the wheel to identify how many different emotions you have felt today and then reflect on what made you feel that way
Keep calm and get puzzling
Did you know that puzzles can be a great way of calming our minds alongside giving us a mood boost?
The distrACT app
Finally in our mini series we are featuring a slightly different type of app that can help with self-harm urges
The CalmUrge app
A short video about the CalmUrge app, including it's features and ways it can help with controlling self-harm urges
The CalmHarm app
A short video featuring the CalmHarm app and explaining how this can be a helpful tool in managing self-harm urges
Feeling Low?
A 45-min YouTube session with Dr Kate and Robson full of practical ways to shift a negative mood :-)
Managing exam anxiety livestream
A 45min YouTube chat with the Youthscape mental health team full of tips on how to regain control over your anxiety.
15 ways to support young people through exams
The pressure of exam season can be overwhelming for young people. Here are 15 ways youth leaders can offer support
Supporting My Own Wellbeing
Looking after your own wellbeing as a leader is as important as supporting your young people. Why not make a coffee and take some time to find out more here.
I could use some advice
Looking for some advice? Then we’re here to help! Whether it’s just a quick question or you’re dealing with a larger issue, click here to contact the team and we’ll see what we can do.
Help me understand
Supporting a young person around a mental health issue can be daunting, but understanding more about what’s going on can really help. Click here to find out more.
I'm looking for resources
Looking for great resources for your group? Click here to view the entire range of Youthscape’s mental health resources- from group activities to journals, you’ll find all you need here!
Using apps to help overcome self-harm urges
Apps can be a helpful tool in managing the urge to self-harm
Self-harm and autism
People harm for a wide range of reasons but as the data shows more autistic young people struggle with this. Here’s a short article explaining more
Alumina small cards
Pocket sized cards for young people with details about Alumina (PDF print file)
The Brave Journal
A journal to help young people understand and process feelings of anxiety, worry and stress.
The Youthscape Prayer Band
Wear The Youthscape Prayer Band to help you develop the practice of daily prayer.
Shuffle: Mindset
A six-week journey designed to help you reinforce your mental health and increase your wellbeing.
Headstrong Journal
A creative journal for looking after your mental and emotional health.
First Steps out of Anxiety
Kate Middleton draws on years of experience as a psychologist to explain what anxiety is, how it works, and what you can do about it.
Eating Disorders - The Path to Recovery
What is an eating disorder? What are the symptoms? What causes them? And is full recovery possible? This accessible and practical book helps readers come to a full understanding of eating disorders and the various stages involved in recovery.