Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (or Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder as it’s also known) can be a controversial diagnosis for many reasons. The term itself is often misunderstood, sounding as if someone has a “bad personality” and that there...

Body Image

Accepting the way we look is hard for many of us and can be particularly difficult during our teenage years and into young adulthood. During these years bodies are of course changing quickly but at different rates. Social media can be a negative influence by...

Body Image

Promoting a healthy and positive body image whilst children are at their most impressionable, may help them strengthen their self-esteem and in turn may help them to have more confidence in later life. Some of the resources below discuss ways of helping children...

Body Image

Helping your child develop a positive body image Children are naturally born with a positive body image. They enjoy using their bodies and what they can do. As they grow up they begin to notice how they are seen by others. Setting a good example as a parent or carer...

Self-esteem

Understanding self-esteem Valuing yourself and having the confidence to tackle difficult situations are skills that we all continue to build throughout our lives. If you are a parent, carer or teacher, read more below  Two other pages that might be useful: body image...