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Tackling loneliness at university

Tackling loneliness at university

by Andrew Webb | Mar 2, 2020 | Children and Young People, mental health, relationships, social media, Society, the spark, Tips, young people

One of the mental health challenges facing young people is the issue of loneliness at university. With the freedom and independence that university brings – and young people relish – also comes the risk of isolation. Feeling lonely at university is very common....
How to teach kids good mental health at home

How to teach kids good mental health at home

by Andrew Webb | Feb 5, 2020 | Children and Young People, Children's Mental Health Week, families, mental health, parenting, the spark, Time to Talk Day, Tips, young people

During Children’s Mental Health Week, it might be worth thinking about The World Health Organisation’s figures that “around 1 in 5 of the world’s children and adolescents have a mental disorder” and that “about half of mental disorders begin before the age of...
Talking to kids about emotions

Talking to kids about emotions

by Andrew Webb | Feb 3, 2020 | Children and Young People, Children's Mental Health Week, mental health, the spark, Time to Talk Day, Tips, young people

Each year Time to Talk Day encourages us to open up and talk about our emotions and mental health. This year we are looking at how parents can talk to their kids about mental health. Specifically, tips for grown-ups on the tricky issue of talking to kids about...
Mental health: preparing your child for university

Mental health: preparing your child for university

by Andrew Webb | Mar 2, 2020 | Children and Young People, mental health, parenting, relationships, the spark, Tips, young people

The mental health of students at university has been making headlines for some time now and is a growing issue. Therefore, if you are a parent preparing your child for university, it is vital to consider how you can help them get ready for problems like isolation,...
How to talk to young children about mental health

How to talk to young children about mental health

by Andrew Webb | Feb 3, 2020 | Children and Young People, Children's Mental Health Week, mental health, the spark, Time to Talk Day, Tips, young people

In part 2 of our Time to Talk Day series, we are continuing to look at how to talk to young children about mental health. Each year Time to Talk Day encourages adults to start conversations about mental health with friends, family and co-workers. This year, The Spark...
The Spark wins big at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2019

The Spark wins big at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2019

by Megan McCafferty | Nov 20, 2019 | Awards, awards, Children and Young People, mental health, the spark, young people

The 2019 Social Enterprise Awards Scotland was a night of celebration for The Spark as the charity collected the prestigious ‘Social Impact Award’. Hosted at the Scottish Parliament, the awards are the country’s annual celebration of social enterprise. They recognise...
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