Family

Considering the Youth

Opinion piece, commentary
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Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.
Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24.  This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.

Reflections on Mental Health Day 2024

Opinion piece, commentary
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I outline some thoughts in reflection of Mental Health Day 2024, and share some resources to help us think through what mental health means for us and our workplaces and some of the factors that may have an impact on our well-being.
World Health Organization infographic about supporting mental health in the workplace. The recommendations include learning about stress management techniques, watching for changes in your mental health, and reaching out to a colleagues, friend, or a health worker for support if you need it.

SHE RECOVERS: A CELEBRATION OF RESILIENCE, HOPE AND SISTERHOOD

News
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When women gather, emotions tend to swell. But on this particular day at the Empower Her Recovery Centre- Nueva Annex, the tears that flowed were not of pain or struggle. They were tears of triumph. It was September 27th September 2024, and...
Women in Recovery in Kenya

Families Forum - using storytelling to help children speak about parental alcohol or drug use

 - Online

Hosted by Adfam and Alcohol Change UK 
Online, 10am, Tuesday 22 October 2024

Twinkle, Twinkle Arti: using storytelling to help children speak about parental alcohol or drug use

Twinkle, Twinkle Arti is a children’s picture book and story-time video to aid conversations between trusted adults and young children who experience parental alcohol or drug use.