Play has enormous benefits, but the time afforded to it in schools has reduced in recent decades. Reversing this trend has become even more important as we strive to understand the impact of the pandemic on children and young people.
#PlayDay2023
After another difficult week in Northern Ireland’s Healthcare arena, thank you to the staff who continue to turn up. To the patients and families who deserved better, I have no words #wedeservebetter
Poor sleep can have an impact on our mental health so it is helpful to take notice of our feelings so we aren't caught up in them.
Here are some simple tips for young people from our Paediatric Clinical Psychology team.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
A great third day with @dr_treisman and Belfast Trust staff. Today it is all about how we might become more trauma-infused in our organisations and teams. So much to think about and take forward! @e_klewchuk @MeekinSarah @mairead_mullen@DrSuziWatson
“Allowing us to have a voice and trusting that we know what we are saying. Just having confidence in our words”
We can learn so much from the real experts - the young people we work with!
#IAHW23#youthengagement
The Royal Belfast hospital for Sick Children is nearly set for @IAHW2023
Many thanks to @HelpingHandRBH @TeenageCancer @CancerFundChild for sponsoring these beautiful packs with lots of treats for our adolescents!
@Moira29 @drcathyjack @karlmckeever@dr_smullen@kate_murt
I start my day #grateful for all the women who walked before me and worked to make my world better, although they never had a hope of knowing me. #InternationalWomensDay2023
In 3rd place is the Paediatric Clinical Psychology Department at the Children’s Hospital for their use of animation to help children make sense of the Covid-19 pandemic #BeingBelfast
Here are some of the stars of the @kidneycareuk gala event 💗 Inspirational stories of the care received and lives transformed through transplantation 💗 @BelfastTrust
Whatever you're going through, you're not alone.
We're here for you this #WorldMentalHealthDay and beyond.
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@suzannezeedyk Yes, I love this analogy. Often use it with young people I work with. Name it to tame it - ‘Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself’ Dumbledore
Our SEN team are still here throughout the summer holidays to provide advice, information and support with your disabled child's education.
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