A roller coaster, a carousel, a roundabout... These come to mind as we look at summing up this last term. And if you’ve ever experienced any of these fairground or playground rides you’ll know they can leave you with mixed feelings; exhilaration and excitement together with dizziness and slight nausea. Read more

As we start the week with a nationwide focus on anti-bullying, it is important to remember that children and young people living with chronic health conditions are more likely to be victims of bullying than their peers (1). 
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A conference last week organised by E-ACT Ideas in partnership with TES, Mental Health in Schools: What Next? brought together a varied range of speakers who are clearly passionate about changing perception and practice around mental health in schools.
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There is something odd about identifying a specific day or week to focus on mental health and wellbeing. Surely, something so fundamental to everyone deserves more than a brief moment in the spotlight. However, the increased awareness and openness to talk about mental health may well be partly down to these awareness-raising days.
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