Tag Archives: behaviour

Females & autism

Posted on 22 March 2018 by Ginny

Currently there are about four autistic boys to every one girl with autism. However, with the increasing knowledge of the causes of autism and increased understanding of the broad range of characteristics within the spectrum, it is recognised that there … Continue reading →

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I am worried about my son’s online gambling – how can I help him?

Posted on 21 September 2016 by Ginny

A study of 96,000 European school students aged 15-16 years old has shown that 23% of boys report that they have gambled online for money and 12% report doing so frequently (2-4 times a month or more). There is growing … Continue reading →

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Can’t get a good night’s sleep & counting sheep really isn’t helping? Try these exercises to relax your mind & body.

Posted on 2 September 2015 by Ginny

Do you lie in bed worrying about tomorrow’s meeting with the boss at work? whether you annoyed your friend by not returning their text? who’s going to look after the kids whilst you’re at the doctors? is that a rash … Continue reading →

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Too much to do & too little time? Try this time management technique with a difference.

Posted on 4 February 2015 by Ginny

  You have a list as long as your arm of things to do at work – and another for things to do once you get home. Sometimes it’s hard to even start because it all seems so overwhelming. And … Continue reading →

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The fifth & final 5-a-day: GIVE

Posted on 18 January 2015 by Ginny

There are a number of benefits to mental health from the act of giving. These include building a sense of belonging, improving our sense of competence and providing a distraction from our own problems. So how could you GIVE……. Do … Continue reading →

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Fourth out of your 5-a-day: KEEP LEARNING

Posted on 16 January 2015 by Ginny

Studies have shown that learning throughout life is linked to greater satisfaction and optimism, and increased self-esteem and interaction with other people (see CONNECT). Learning gives you a new goal to work towards and reaching this target can create a … Continue reading →

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BE ACTIVE: your second helping of your 5-a-day

Posted on 14 January 2015 by Ginny

BE ACTVE…. Exercise is an excellent way to boost your mood. It triggers the release of the stress-busting chemicals endorphins which produce a positive feeling in the body. Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. … Continue reading →

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The first of your 5-a-day for mental wellbeing: CONNECT

Posted on 13 January 2015 by Ginny

The New Economics Foundation identified 5 actions that are linked to mental wellbeing. They are all things that we can do for the first time, do differently, or do more of. They could be thought of as your 5-a-day for … Continue reading →

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Controlled breathing exercise – the path to relaxation in 10 minutes or less.

Posted on 6 January 2015 by Ginny

Controlled breathing can help reduce blood pressure, promote relaxation and calm, and help us to de-stress. Here is an easy introductory breathing exercise to try. All you need is a chair and 10 minutes. Choose a time and place where … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness: An exercise to try when the going gets busy

Posted on 11 November 2014 by Ginny

Ruby Wax has spoken and written a lot recently about her experience of mental illness – what she calls “a rollercoaster ride of depression” for most of her adult life. In her new book Ruby describes her quest to understand … Continue reading →

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