Why Does Music Help Boost our Mood?
WHY DOES MUSIC HELP BOOST OUR MOOD? Why is music so meaningful to us? Developing our own taste in music is a healthy part of growing up, it’s something that helps shape our identity. Your taste in music might make you feel more separate from your parents- they probably like different music to you – […]
Up and Down
Written by Aisling from the Youth Trust Mental Health Taskforce. This is not our year. I refuse to believe that There is hope coming soon. It is true that The uncertainty of the future is insufferable. Humans automatically assume that Softer times are coming. Normality is returning. It isn’t. Life inside seems incessant right now. […]
Best Boredom Busters
Written by Marie from the Youth Trust Mental Health Taskforce (Under 18s). With lockdown set to continue, it’s understandable if you’re starting to get bored and running out of ideas on what to do. But never fear because here is a list of seven things to do while in lockdown. 1. Virtually visit galleries Lots […]
Ways That I am Kind to Myself
Strategies I Use When I Need Cheering Up (In and Out of Lockdown!) Written by Aisling from the Youth Trust Mental Health Taskforce This is a list of things I do to practice self-care. There might, be something of benefit to you on this list, but we’re all different and have unique coping mechanisms – […]
7 Tips For Creating a Routine
Written by members of the Youth Trust Mental Health Taskforce (over 18s) In the midst of the current pandemic it’s easy to feel like everything is out of control and it can be difficult to stay positive and mentally healthy. So, what can we do? One of the best ways we can look after our […]