COVID-19 Covid Christmas I had planned a very different blog post, however following Saturday's announcement of Hertfordshire and much of the east and south east of England moving into a new fourth tier
busy Quarantine Musings... This week the Phase Vice-Chair John Maguire tells us about how he has been coping with lockdown, quarantine and all things WFH... My eldest son John lives in Malta and
anxiety World Mental Health Day Tomorrow (10th October) it’s World Mental Health Day. This is the day that the World Health Organisation uses to highlight mental health issues, and this year’s theme is
wellbeing Mental Health Awareness Week (18th - 24th May) This coming week is Mental Health Awareness Week, with the theme for this year being Kindness. We are at a time in life where looking after our mental health and
Coronavirus Staying active in lockdown Wow, so how are you coping with lockdown? It's hard isn't it? I have settled into a new routine of sorts, but I'm still finding it a bit unsettling. Phase
virtual mentoring Virtual Mentoring As we all go through this incredibly difficult season of isolation where routines, rhythms and everyday normality has been removed, it can make us feel lost, fearful and uncertain about
kindness Random Acts of Kindness Have you ever carried out a random act of kindness? Or been on the receiving end of one? There are some amazing stories I have heard of incredible acts of
mentoring The M-factor What is the 'M-factor'? Mentoring! Mentoring is such a valuable tool that adds so much to somebody’s life. My experience of mentoring has been really positive and helped me
perspective Start how you mean to go on New school year, new start. A new start to me often feels like starting a new exercise book when I was at school, where I would promise to myself to
resilience Top tips to build resilience Resilience is a bit of a buzz word right now, but what is it, why is it needed and most importantly, how do we build it? In this blog post
body Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 - body image It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year the focus is all around body image. It's something that affects us all - we might not all identify with having negative
tips for uni 10 tips to de-stress Today's blog piece is from a guest writer, David Price of Health Assured offering his top tips to de-stress. Stress is a common occurrence in our everyday life and in
charity film awards Finalists We've made the final! Phase are extremely please to announce that we have made the final of the Charity Film Awards 2019, but we've not won yet! Vote Now Our
mental health Blue Monday Is it just me, or does Christmas feel like a really long time ago? I don't know how we're half way through January already. Many would tell you that means
Young People Being Part of the Phase Team... You are meant to thrive, not just survive. On Monday 3rd September 2018 I started working for a charity based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, called Phase as their Wellbeing Lead. Before
join our team Work with us Phase has an exciting opportunity for the right person to come and join our staff team. Below is the job description and form to complete to register your interest in
fun December Wellbeing Challenge 2018 DECEMBER!!! You're finally here. I think it’s time for Christmas music. It’s never too early for Christmas music I hear you shout and I’m inclined to agree.
wellbeing challenge Wellbeing Challenge - take a screen break! How many times each day do you find yourself reaching for your phone, or opening social apps? Do you ever find yourself opening a social media app and then realising
reflection November Wellbeing Challenge 2018 We have finally reached the penultimate month in 2018 and if you feel anything like I do then this year has flown by. A new month brings with it a
Help for parents How To Support Your Child We had the privilege recently of being asked to write a blog post for The Motherload (a website and blogzine for parents) about mental health. It is an area that
wellbeing October Wellbeing Challenge 2018 October is here and that means a new challenge! This month’s challenge is a social media detox 😱 Wait don’t close the page. I know, I know this is
Young People Podcast Phase recently received funding to produce a podcast looking at young people's mental health and wellbeing. Phase had been asked by young people to look at this topic and enable
Lillian's Space Lillian's Space .. Peer Support We have the wonderful Lillian taking over the blog again and this time she's sharing her experience as a Youth Mental Health Champion. If you missed her last post check
emotional wellbeing Shine a light on ... Anxiety (part 1) Everyone I know has anxiety. Not the kind of anxiety that you feel before you speak in public, or when you see a massive spider scuttling towards you. I mean,
ditch the news May Wellbeing Challenge Ditch the news April Showers bring May flowers. Spring is time of hope and new life, where things that looked like they were dead have new life. Yellow is normally
