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The World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland, proclaimed June 1 to be International Children’s Day in 1925. It is usually marked with speeches on children’s rights and wellbeing, and other events involving or dedicated to children.
Health visitors and other professionals are now advised to look out for any signs of poor mental health at a child’s 2 year development check. Yes that’s right, from the age of two our next generation of amazing people are already being held back with poor mental health.
But despite the fact that we are far more aware now of the symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger in adults we are still missing it a lot in children. Why?

'Feelings are brushed under the carpet by schools for the sake of league tables': a teenager speaks up on mental health................

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It’s that time of year once again when many people are studying for their school or university exams. It can be a very stressful time because often so much rides on the exam results.
So how can you focus and concentrate on studying when all you really want to do is watch Netflix, hang out with your mates or even just stare out the window?
Top Tip 5: Think Positively
... Think about what you have achieved so far and acknowledge your successes when you answer practise questions correctly. Feeling overwhelmed and worrying about everything you still have to do, stops you studying in the present moment because you can’t focus. Think about the best case scenario.
When you look at your study list imagine how great it will feel when you've achieved it, rather than worrying about how much you still have left to do. Negative thinking can make study seem impossible so reframing your thoughts can help such as ‘I can’t possible understand this concept’, can be changed to ‘this is hard, but I will be able to figure it out’.
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When we smile our brain release our feel good hormone serotonin helping to boost our mood.
What made you smile today?

Researchers found that engaging in team sports increased the volume in the hippocampus, the region of the brain associated with memory and response to stress (suggesting that increased hippocampal volume leads to better memory consolidation and improves the ability to cope with stress).
They also found that team sports reduced depressive symptoms in adolescent boys, but not girls (although why this might be isn’t fully understood).

Life making you feel overwhelmed?
I often see people in my therapy room who feel so overwhelmed that they just don't know where to start to get themselves back on track. Life can throw so many things at us that it is easy to feel stuck, not knowing which way to turn to help ourselves feel better.
The great news is that in just a few sessions hypnotherapy can help you get your life back on track, feeling confident and in control regardless of what is going on around you, and l...ooking forward to a positive future.
To find out how hypnotherapy can get your life back on track contact your nearest Inspired to Change hypnotherapist today and book your FREE initial consultation http://www.inspiredtochange.biz/
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It’s that time of year once again when many people are studying for their school or university exams. It can be a very stressful time because often so much rides on the exam results.
So how can you focus and concentrate on studying when all you really want to do is watch Netflix, hang out with your mates or even just stare out the window?
Top Tip 4 - Eat a Balanced Diet.
... I know this comes up in every top tips advise, but it’s especially important for your brain to eat properly. No matter how quick and easy it is to eat crisps or a slice of cake, it won’t boost your brain or help your memory.
For example healthy snack foods can include blueberries which contain antioxidants that help improve memory. Pumpkin seeds are rich in many nutrients such as cop-per, magnesium, iron and zinc which are important for brain function. Dark chocolate contains flavo-noids with can boost mood and memory. Nuts, especially almonds contain many brain-boosting nutri-ents including vitamin E and healthy fats.
Oranges and other high vitamin C foods can help to defend your brain from cell damage and is involved in the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin which is your feel good hormone.
You can help boost your brain’s health and alertness by including these foods in your diet as well as boost memory and mood. Studies have shown that the brain uses 20% of the calories burnt each day, and this increases if our brain is working harder
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Did you know that when you relax your brains are actually working really hard? When we "switch off" our brain has the opportunity to process everything that has taken place that day.
What's your favourite way to relax?

It’s that time of year once again when many people are studying for their school or university exams. It can be a very stressful time because often so much rides on the exam results.
So how can you focus and concentrate on studying when all you really want to do is watch Netflix, hang out with your mates or even just stare out the window?
Top Tip 3 - Ask for Help.
... If you don’t understand something it can feel overwhelming especially if it’s the link to understanding further concepts or techniques. Your teachers really do want to help because it’s in their interests as well for you to do your best.
Maybe your friends or family could help because they may not know you are struggling with a certain subject. It really is OK not to understand everything and it’s only by making it clear you need help that help can be given.
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“I’m so happy! I would recommend hypnotherapy to anyone with a phobia”

Many of our clients come to us having struggled silently for years.
They tell us they feel inadequate and stuck, like they are being held back and they just want to move forward confidently.
The great news is that just a few sessions of hypnotherapy is all it takes to increase your confidence.
... “I am a more rounded individual now with massively increased confidence and a much more positive outlook on life” Andrew, Kettering
Boost your confidence and get your life back.
Contact your nearest Inspired to Change Hypnotherapist today and book your FREE initial consultation.
www.inspiredtochange.biz
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Dementia Action Week is this week and is all about focusing on what we can do to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.
Here at Inspired to Change we are interested in discovering whether hypnotherapy could be part of a care package that makes a difference to the lives of those living with dementia and their carers.

Be patient…everything comes to you in the right moment.

Holidays are great for boosting our wellbeing but then benefits don't stop when we get home! Our brain releases the same feel good hormones when we reminisce as we do when we are actually there!
Where was your last holiday?

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s focus is all about body image – how we think and feel about our bodies and how that impacts our mental wellbeing.
Today’s blog takes at look at body image from the perspective of the older woman.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s focus is all about body image – how we think and feel about our bodies and how that impacts our mental wellbeing.
Today’s blog takes us on a journey into the world of female body building with Sarah Matyjasik of SMPower.