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What we've learnt about our mental health in lockdown

Lockdown has been – and continues to be – a very challenging period for many of us. But it may also have given us some new perspective on our mental health. We asked our bloggers what they’ve learnt about their mental health in lockdown. Here’s what they said.

Coping with the end of school in lockdown

With schools suddenly forced to close due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many young people didn't have the end to their time at school they were expecting. Ella, 18, shares what this was like for her and what has helped her cope with the sense of loss.

A parent's tips for home-schooling

Parent-of-two Rox explains how she has found juggling home-schooling and work so far, and shares her tips for what has helped.

Tips if you are struggling with body image in lockdown

With our routines changing in lockdown, our bodies might be changing too. We asked our Activists and bloggers for their tips on coping - here's what they said.

Recovering from an eating disorder in lockdown

Eve, 19, shares her experience of recovering from an eating disorder in lockdown and shares her tips if you are struggling with eating problems.

How my friends and family have been supporting me during lockdown

We're hearing a lot about the importance of staying connected and supporting each other right now, but what does that look like? Amy, 17, shares how her friends and family have been supporting her during lockdown.

My experience of online counselling

With social distancing measures in place, face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy has had to stop for the time being. Jacob, 22, shares his experience of online counselling.

What to do if you're struggling to sleep in lockdown

For most of us, self-isolation has disrupted our daily routines. For many of us, this has affected our sleep. Honor, 18, shares her tips for if you're struggling to sleep during lockdown.

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