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10 Considerations if You’re Thinking of Trying Ecstasy

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Considerations if You're Thinking of Trying Ecstasy

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10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Drugs but Were Too Afraid to Ask

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Drugs but Were Too Afraid to Ask

A practical guide for British teenagers about drugs, covering their effects, risks, and real-life impact, with advice on handling peer pressure and finding support for informed, healthy choices.

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10 Considerations if You’re Thinking of Trying Drugs

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Considerations if You're Thinking of Trying Drugs

A guide for teenagers on drug use, covering risks, real-life impacts, peer pressure, and strategies to make informed, healthy decisions.

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10 Tips if You’re Worried About County Lines

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips if You're Worried About County Lines

A practical guide for teenagers about county lines, explaining the risks, warning signs, and strategies for staying safe, with advice on seeking help and resisting pressure from gangs.

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10 Considerations if You’re Thinking of Trying Cannabis

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Considerations if You're Thinking of Trying Cannabis

A detailed guide for teenagers exploring cannabis, including risks, peer pressure, real-life impact, and strategies to make informed, healthy decisions.

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Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You if Someone in Your Family Is Dying

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You if Someone in Your Family Is Dying

Practical advice for teenagers coping with a family member who is dying, including tips on managing emotions, finding support, and cherishing meaningful moments with loved ones during this difficult time.

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10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing Your Mum

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing Your Mum

Practical advice for teenagers coping with the loss of their mum, focusing on emotional expression, honouring her memory, accepting support, and finding ways to heal and live a fulfilling life.

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Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing Your Dad

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing Your Dad

Practical advice for teenagers coping with the loss of their Dad, focusing on grief, emotional expression, seeking support, and finding ways to honour their Dad’s memory while moving forward.

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Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing a Parent

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Deal With Losing a Parent

Practical advice for teenagers coping with the loss of a parent, focusing on emotional expression, seeking support, maintaining routines, and finding ways to honour their parent’s memory and move forward.

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Death & grief

10 Tips to Help You Cope With Bereavement

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Cope With Bereavement

Practical advice for teenagers coping with bereavement, focusing on understanding grief, finding support, maintaining routines, and prioritising self-care to navigate the healing process and honour loved ones.

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Death & grief

Why do I feel so sad after a bereavement?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
Why do I feel so sad after a bereavement?

Explores why sadness is normal after a bereavement, its impact on teens, and strategies to cope, including expressing emotions, seeking support, honouring memories, and finding comfort in routines and meaningful activities.

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Death & grief

Why do I feel angry after someone died?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
Why do I feel angry after someone died?

Explains why anger is a normal response to grief, its impact on teens, and strategies to manage it, including safe outlets, relaxation techniques, and support from trusted people, to help navigate this challenging emotion.

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Death & grief

What can I do to feel a bit better after losing someone close to me?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
What can I do to feel a bit better after losing someone close to me?

Explores practical ways to feel better after losing someone close, including talking to trusted people, self-care, creating routines, and honouring memories, while addressing grief’s emotional and physical impact.

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Death & grief

Is it okay to laugh and be happy sometimes after a bereavement?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
Is it okay to laugh and be happy sometimes after a bereavement?

This article explores the coexistence of grief and happiness after a bereavement, how it’s okay to laugh, with strategies for managing guilt, balancing emotions, and supporting others during the grieving process.

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Death & grief

How long does grief last?

Posted on 15 January 202515 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
How long does grief last?

How grief impacts teens, its timeline, and ways to cope. Includes emotional effects, practical strategies like talking and journaling, and tips for supporting grieving friends.

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Death & grief

How do I deal with my birthday without a loved one?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
How do I deal with my birthday without a loved one?

Explores how to cope with a birthday after losing a loved one, offering strategies for honouring their memory, finding support, and balancing emotions to create a meaningful and comforting day.

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Death & grief

Can I talk to someone about how I feel when someone close to me dies?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
Can I talk to someone about how I feel when someone close to me dies?

Explains the importance of talking about grief after losing someone close, offering strategies for finding support, opening up, and coping in healthy ways while reminding teenagers they are not alone in their experience.

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Death & grief

After a bereavement, can I keep some of the person’s things?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
After a bereavement, can I keep some of the person's things?

Explains how keeping belongings after a bereavement can provide comfort and preserve memories, offering practical strategies for choosing meaningful items, navigating emotions, and honouring a loved ones memory during the grieving process.

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Dealing with stress

10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Stress but Were Too Afraid to Ask

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Stress but Were Too Afraid to Ask

A comprehensive guide for teenagers about stress, explaining its causes, signs, and impact, with practical strategies for managing it effectively and seeking help when needed to maintain mental and physical well-being.

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Dealing with stress

10 Tips to Help You Relax

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Relax

Practical strategies for teenagers to relax, reduce stress, and improve well-being through deep breathing, hobbies, mindfulness, and exercise, while building relaxation into daily routines for a healthier lifestyle.

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Dealing with stress

10 Tips to Help You Cope With Stress

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Cope With Stress

Practical advice for teenagers on managing stress, including identifying stressors, practising self-care, staying active, and seeking support to build resilience and maintain balance in daily life.

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Coping with exams

10 Tips to Help You Study for Your GCSEs

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Study for Your Gcses

Practical advice for teenagers preparing for GCSEs, including tips on creating revision timetables, using active techniques, practising past papers, and prioritising well-being for confident and effective exam preparation.

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Coping with exams

10 Tips to Help You Study for Your A-Levels

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Study for Your A-Levels

Practical advice for teenagers preparing for A-Levels, including tips on creating study plans, practising with past papers, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for confident and effective exam preparation.

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Coping with exams

10 Tips to Help You Study for Exams

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Study for Exams

Practical strategies for teenagers to prepare for exams, including creating a study plan, using active techniques, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for academic success and confidence.

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Coping with exams

How do you manage stress during A-level exams?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
How do you manage stress during A-level exams?

Learn practical strategies to manage stress during A-level exams, including study planning, relaxation techniques, and self-care tips. Stay focused, reduce anxiety, and perform your best during exam season.

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Coping with divorce

10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Divorce but Were Too Afraid to Ask

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Divorce but Were Too Afraid to Ask

A detailed guide for teenagers about divorce, explaining its causes, impact, and coping strategies, with practical advice for managing emotions, split living arrangements, and seeking support during family changes.

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Coping with divorce

10 Tips to Help You Cope if Your Parents Are Getting Divorced

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Tips to Help You Cope if Your Parents Are Getting Divorced

Practical advice for teenagers on coping with their parents’ divorce, including emotional support, maintaining relationships, self-care, and staying resilient through changes in family dynamics.

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Posted in Coping with divorce
Cigarettes & Vaping

10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Cigarettes but Were Too Afraid to Ask

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Cigarettes but Were Too Afraid to Ask

A comprehensive guide for teenagers about cigarettes, explaining their risks, real-life impact, and strategies for avoiding smoking or quitting for a healthier and brighter future.

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Cigarettes & Vaping

10 Considerations if You’re Thinking of Trying Cigarettes

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
10 Considerations if You're Thinking of Trying Cigarettes

A comprehensive guide for teenagers considering smoking, covering health risks, peer pressure, and practical strategies to make informed, healthier decisions.

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Cigarettes & Vaping

Can you get addicted to smoking after trying it once?

Posted on 15 January 202513 September 2025 by Dominic Muns
Can you get addicted to smoking after trying it once?

Learn whether trying smoking once can lead to addiction, its impact on teenagers, and strategies to resist or quit smoking. Understand the risks and make informed, healthier choices for your future.

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Posted in Cigarettes & Vaping
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