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World Health Organization’s Deinstitutionalization Initiative

Posted on: Sept. 19, 2026

The World Health Organization has been stressing the importance of deinstitutionalized mental health care for a while now. They have called on countries to adopt new models of service and mental health policy, thereby improving the overall standard of…

Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change

Posted on: Sept. 18, 2026

Our previous article in this series highlighted that the aim of this year’s World Mental Health Day campaign is to encourage meaningful changes within mental health systems. Implementation should be based on the lived experiences of those with mental…

World Mental Health Day 2026

Posted on: Sept. 17, 2026

The 10th October is World Mental Health Day 2026, with the aim of raising mental health awareness and supporting those suffering with mental health issues. This year’s theme is: ‘Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change’…

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

Posted on: Sept. 9, 2026

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 takes place on 10th September to promote suicide awareness and prevention. It is held annually and organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) with the…

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Anti-Bullying Week 2026: Break the Silence

Posted on: Aug. 27, 2026

Anti-Bullying Week 2026 will run from Monday 16th to Friday 20th November with the aim of raising awareness of bullying by encouraging people to speak up about the issue. Schools, youth organisations and businesses are all urged to get involved…

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Is Your School Prepared for the Updated Statutory Guidance on RSHE?

Posted on: Aug. 22, 2026

Schools across England have until September 2026 to make sure their curriculum includes the latest RSHE requirements. See below for a list of some key changes that you should implement very soon…

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Exclusion at Work

Posted on: Nov. 19, 2024

What is exclusion? When we think about exclusion in relation to bullying, we often think of the isolation and humiliation that occurs in the school playground when a bully picks on an individual. However, this type of bullying often occurs in a work…

Anti-Bullying Week 2024: Choose Respect

Posted on: Oct. 28, 2024

What happens during anti-bullying week? Anti-Bullying Week (ABW) is organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) and this year it takes place from 11th to 15th November 2024. The theme for this year is ‘Choose Respect’ and the aim is to encourage people…

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Safer Internet Day 2024: Inspiring Change? Making a Difference, Managing Influence and Navigating Change Online

Posted on: Jan. 1, 2024

Safer Internet Day 2024 will take place on the 6th of February 2024, organised by the UK Safer Internet Centre. The theme this year is: ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’…

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The Role of the Intervener in Bullying

Posted on: Nov. 5, 2023

In our final article to support Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we are looking at the role of the intervener in cases of bullying. We will explore ways in which interveners can ‘make a noise about bullying’ to help support the target…

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The Role of the Follower in Bullying

Posted on: Nov. 4, 2023

This article in our series for Anti-Bullying Week 2023 looks at the role of those who follow and support bullies. Why would anyone want to cheer on a bully or support their harmful behaviour? We will explore this issue and examine some of the reasons why…

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The Role of the Bystander in Bullying

Posted on: Oct. 31, 2023

In this series of articles to coincide with Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we will examine the roles individuals play in relation to bullying behaviour. This article examines the role of the bystander. What exactly is a bystander and how can we encourage such…

The Role of the Target in Bullying

Posted on: Oct. 30, 2023

This blog, which is part of our series for Anti-Bullying Week 2023, focuses on the role of the target in bullying. Is there such a thing as a typical bullying target? Are some people more likely to be targeted by bullies than others…

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The Role of the Bully in Bullying

Posted on: Oct. 29, 2023

In our latest blog series for Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we are looking at the different roles involved in bullying. Obviously, when we think of bullying, the first person that springs to mind is the bully. It is therefore important to find out why people…

Make a Noise About Bullying

Posted on: Oct. 18, 2023

Anti-Bullying Week is organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) and takes place from 13th to 17th November 2023. This week provides an opportunity for organisations to run anti-bullying events and activities which promote diversity and inclusion…

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How to Get Children Back to School

Posted on: Sept. 16, 2023

Education is a basic human right. Providing education for children and young people should be at the top of every government's agenda. Access to quality education provides huge benefits and teaches young people to think for themselves…

The Importance of Netiquette

Posted on: Feb. 7, 2023

We all spend a fair amount of time online, whether this is for school, work or for social reasons. Usually it is beneficial and we gain much from our use of IT and new media. However, sometimes things do not go too well, often due to the behaviour of…

Communicating Effectively Online

Posted on: Feb. 6, 2023

In today’s technological world, we live much of our life online. We communicate online, work online, study online and find information at the touch of a button…

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Want to Talk About it? Making Space for Conversations About Life Online

Posted on: Jan. 7, 2023

Safer Internet Day will take place on the 7th of February 2023, and once again it is coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre. The theme for 2023 is: ‘Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online’…

Coping with Loneliness

Posted on: March 25, 2022

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 is loneliness. Many people would describe loneliness as being physically alone or in solitude, whereas loneliness is actually a state of mind. Therefore, loneliness is not about being on your own, it is about…

The Internet Watch Foundation

Posted on: Feb. 3, 2022

I first came across the Internet Watch Foundation (www.iwf.org.uk) in 2006 when I was reading an article about child sexual abuse, and I have followed their work ever since. At one time, I even contemplated applying to work for them to help their fight…

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Identity Theft

Posted on: Jan. 21, 2022

Identity theft is a crime. It occurs when someone steals personal or financial information to commit fraud. This can include making unauthorised purchases and transactions, obtaining credit fraudulently or stealing money. ID theft can be committed in…

Being Respectful Online

Posted on: Dec. 11, 2021

The theme of Safer Internet Day 2022 is: ‘All Fun and Games? Exploring Respect and Relationships Online’. Showing respect online to individuals or groups of people is different from showing respect in person. The terms ‘troll’ and ‘keyboard warrior’ refer…

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All Fun and Games? Exploring Respect and Relationships Online

Posted on: Dec. 6, 2021

Safer Internet Day is organised by the UK Safer Internet Centre and the theme for 2022 is: ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’. Ensuring that people are safe online is not just the responsibility of parents, teachers and…

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Online Grooming

Posted on: Dec. 6, 2021

Safer Internet Day 2022, this blog will examine online grooming and the problems it can lead to. Young people today spend a great deal of time online, either on social media or gaming websites. While these may seem like harmless pursuits, not everyone…

Gaslighting and Coercive Control

Posted on: Nov. 19, 2021

Gaslighting and coercive control are both types of bullying. It is important to understand the meaning of these terms so that you can recognise it when it occurs. To coincide with Anti-Bullying Week 2021, this blog will highlight how bullies use…

Bullying of Women

Posted on: Nov. 15, 2021

In continuation of our series of blogs for Anti-Bullying Week 2021, we are looking at the bullying of women and how it has increased in recent years, particularly since the outbreak of the coronavirus. This is a diverse subject which can also be covered…

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Immigrant Bullying

Posted on: Nov. 8, 2021

The recent conflict in Afghanistan has raised the issue of immigration once again as thousands of refugees scrambled to flee the country. According to the United Nations, up to half a million Afghans could leave the area by the end of 2021 in response…

Bullying in the Workplace

Posted on: Nov. 7, 2021

As part of Anti-Bullying Week 2021, it is important to highlight that bullying is not just a school problem — adults are also affected by bullying. In fact, the bullying culture among adults in the workplace can be quite significant, especially in certain…

International Literacy Day 2021

Posted on: Sept. 7, 2021

International Literacy Day takes place on the 8th September 2021. This topic has had little attention of late. However, this year it is especially important due to the recent pandemic, which led to the education of huge volumes of children being…

No Smoking Day 2021

Posted on: March 10, 2021

As today is No Smoking Day, it is a good idea to focus on why quitting smoking is beneficial. Not only are there health benefits, but also financial ones as the price of tobacco is so high. The health problems caused by smoking are…

Safer Internet Day 2021

Posted on: Feb. 7, 2021

This year’s Safer Internet Day is once again coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre. This year’s theme is: ‘An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world’. Without a doubt, 2020 saw a huge increase in remote working and online…

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Budgeting for School Leavers

Posted on: Feb. 1, 2021

Personal finance is unfortunately not a subject taught in all schools. For this reason, some young people leave school without knowing how to manage money effectively. Many are also clueless about applying for credit and therefore may acquire credit cards…

The Disadvantages of Home Schooling

Posted on: Jan. 13, 2021

In our previous blog we highlighted the advantages of home schooling and we explored some of the positive aspects associated with learning at home. However, there have also been some disadvantages which we will discuss…

Can Gaming Become a Problem?

Posted on: Jan. 12, 2021

Gaming is the activity of playing games on computers or some other form of electronic game. This could be on a games console, pc or mobile phone. Gaming is an extremely popular pastime of youths today, but when does gaming cease becoming a hobby and start…

The Advantages of Home Schooling

Posted on: Jan. 12, 2021

The current pandemic has seen home schooling on the rise with many schools having to close and individual students required to isolate. There is also a good deal of uncertainty around when and how schools will reopen…

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Australia Tackles Harmful Online Content

Posted on: Jan. 5, 2021

The Australian federal government has proposed new cyber safety laws which will lead to huge fines for internet service providers, social media companies and other online platforms if they do not remove harmful online content within 24 hours…

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The Long-Term Effects of Bullying

Posted on: Nov. 7, 2020

In conjunction with Anti-Bullying Week (the theme for #ABW2020 is: ‘United Against Bullying’) this blog will look at the long-term effects of bullying. Whether it is bullying in schools, bullying in the workplace or online bullying, the long-term effects…

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United Against Bullying and Cyberbullying

Posted on: Nov. 7, 2020

This year’s Anti-Bullying Week runs from Monday 16th–Friday 20th of November and the theme is:‘United Against Bullying’. The last part of the Anti-Bullying Alliance manifesto for this year states: ‘We’re all a piece of the puzzle, and together…

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Workplace Bullying

Posted on: Oct. 17, 2020

The term ‘Sunday Scaries’ is often associated with returning to work on a Monday morning after the weekend. Although it might seem a light-hearted or comical expression, many people experience this feeling, and an increasing number of employees get an…

Anti-Bullying Week 2020

Posted on: Oct. 15, 2020

It is Anti-Bullying Week from 16th–20th November 2020. The theme for this year is: ‘United Against Bullying’ and it starts off with Odd Socks Day on the Monday to kick-start the week. Odd Socks Day is a way to celebrate what makes us all different…

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COVID-20 — Coping with the Mental Health Time Bomb

Posted on: Oct. 14, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to throw new challenges at us every day, experts are warning of an impending mental health crisis following on the heels of the coronavirus, which they have dubbed ‘COVID-20’. These experts have warned that many countries are sitting…

The Business of Drugs: Opioids

Posted on: Aug. 30, 2020

The sixth and final episode of the Netflix series ‘The Business of Drugs’ covers opioid use and opioid addiction. As the episode begins, we are given a set of statistics which are truly shocking…

The Business of Drugs: Cannabis

Posted on: Aug. 29, 2020

The fifth episode of the Netflix series ‘The Business of Drugs’ examines the production and sale of cannabis. The presenter, Amaryllis Fox, focuses largely on the legality of cannabis in the US — she examines certain…

The Business of Drugs: Meth

Posted on: Aug. 28, 2020

This blog is a review of the fourth episode of the Netflix series ‘The Business of Drugs’ and it is about the drug, meth. This episode begins with a trip to Myanmar in South East Asia. It is a relatively unknown fact that the biggest…

The Business of Drugs: Heroin

Posted on: Aug. 27, 2020

The third episode in the Netflix series ‘The Business of Drugs’ looks at heroin production. The episode begins in the slums of Kenya where a heroin dealer explains his reasons for producing the drug. Selling heroin is his only means of…

The Business of Drugs: Synthetics

Posted on: Aug. 26, 2020

The second episode in the Netflix series ‘The Business of Drugs’ covers synthetics — drugs made from synthetic substances. Amaryllis Fox introduced the episode by acknowledging Dr Alexander Shulgin. When he was working as a chemist in the 1960s…

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The Effect of Alcoholism on the Family Unit

Posted on: Aug. 11, 2020

Alcohol addiction has a devastating effect on the personal lives of the addict and their family and friends. Nobody escapes unscathed when there is an alcoholic in the family, and the ease with which alcohol is available and socially acceptable only adds…

The Business of Drugs: Cocaine

Posted on: Aug. 10, 2020

‘The Business of Drugs’ — episode 1 deals with cocaine addiction. The presenter of this series is a former CIA analyst, Amaryllis Fox. Her research and investigation into the war on drugs delves into the economics of the drugs business and what drives…

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How to Be Financially Secure Online

Posted on: Feb. 6, 2020

We live in a time where nearly everything can be purchased online. Personal banking, bill payments, holidays, food shopping — they can all be done online. There is no need to have access to cash when out shopping because contactless cards along with Apple…

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Tackling Harmful Online Content

Posted on: Feb. 5, 2020

Back in mid-January 2020, the Royal College of Psychiatrists called on ministers to put pressure on social media firms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to release data concerning users and the content they are viewing. The RCP stated this data was…

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Safer Internet Day 2020

Posted on: Feb. 4, 2020

Safer Internet Day is coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre and in Ireland by the PDST Technology in Education and Webwise. This year’s theme is: “Together for a better internet” and as usual the focus is on making the internet as safe and…

Anti-Bullying Week 2019

Posted on: Nov. 7, 2019

It’s that time again — Anti-Bullying Week 2019. This year’s theme is: ‘Change Starts With Us’. What does this mean? It means we are all responsible and we all have a part to play in combating bullying. Whether this is bullying in schools, workplace…

Avoiding Debts and Payday Loans

Posted on: July 22, 2019

Following on from our blog about learning budgeting basics, it is equally important for teens and young adults to be educated about debt, in particular the dangers of taking out payday loans. Debt seems to be part of adult life in today’s society…

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Budgeting Basics

Posted on: July 21, 2019

Budgeting and money management are generally not subjects taught in school or college. However, it is very important to be taught budgeting basics. Learning how to manage money and avoid getting into debt at a young age helps to build financially…

Homophobic Bullying

Posted on: June 27, 2019

The graphic image of the two women on the Camden night bus in London on 30th May 2019 was truly shocking. This unprovoked attack was a case of vile homophobic bullying. The bloodied and distraught faces of the two innocent women caused shock and outrage…

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The Bullying Epidemic in Schools

Posted on: June 25, 2019

A shocking report by the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) has indicated that England is ranked highest in the world for bullying and cyberbullying among students. This survey, which was reported in a number of daily papers including…

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Social Media and its Negative Effects on Body Image

Posted on: May 15, 2019

Never before has the focus on body image been as prevalent as it is today. We live in an age of social media with an abundance of Instagram stories, Snapchat filters, X posts, Facebook threads…

Media Literacy Education

Posted on: April 17, 2019

Never before has it been so important to ensure young people understand the world around them and the messages they are bombarded with via the media. Our children are constantly showered with information via the internet…

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Young People and Mental Health Awareness

Posted on: Nov. 23, 2018

According to a report by NHS Digital published in November 2018, mental health illnesses affect one in four older teenage girls aged 17–19, and one in eight people between the ages of 5 and 19 had a mental health disorder last year. Even more worrying…

How to Deal with Bullying

Posted on: Nov. 14, 2018

Our final blog in conjunction with Anti-Bullying Week 2018 looks at how to deal with bullying. The areas discussed are: how to deal with bullies, ways to handle bullying, practical advice on, how to treat a bully, how to cope with being bullied…

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Educating Children from a Young Age About Bullying

Posted on: Nov. 13, 2018

This blog discusses the issue of educating children from a young school age about bullying. In general, if children are taught from a young age that bullying is unacceptable, these lessons and values will carry on into adulthood…

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Tackling Workplace Bullying

Posted on: Nov. 13, 2018

Bullying at work is a serious problem and Anti-Bullying Week is a good time for companies to examine their employment policies regarding bullying…

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The Link Between Bullying and Substance Abuse

Posted on: Nov. 12, 2018

This blog is going to examine the link between bullying and substance abuse. As discussed in our previous blog, there is a link between bullying and mental health issues, but what do bullying and substance abuse have in common? To answer this…

The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health

Posted on: Nov. 11, 2018

Following on from our blog on bullying in secondary schools, this article is going to examine the effects of bullying on mental health…

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Bullying in Secondary Schools

Posted on: Nov. 10, 2018

This blog is going to discuss the issue of bullying in secondary schools. It will discuss the types and effects of bullying and also how to tackle bullying in secondary schools…

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Social Media and Bullying

Posted on: Nov. 6, 2018

To kick start our blogs in conjunction with Anti-Bullying Week 2018, the first subject we are covering is social media and bullying. As social media has such an extensive audience and influence today, the negative side of it is the alarming amount of…

Anti-Bullying Week 2018: The Future is Ours: Safe, Fun and Connected

Posted on: Nov. 5, 2018

Anti-Bullying Week is with us again on Monday 12th–Friday 16th November — a time for schools, youth organisations and businesses everywhere to look at ways of preventing and tackling bullying…

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Our Relationship with Alcohol

Posted on: Aug. 16, 2018

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), alcohol is responsible for around 3.3 million deaths every year which is almost 6% of all deaths. This is a shocking statistic! Most alcohol-related deaths result from injuries, cancer, cardiovascular…

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Dealing with Cyberbullying

Posted on: Nov. 25, 2017

Cyberbullying is a word we hear a lot today, but many people are unaware how prevalent it is. Anyone can be a target of bullies. Bullying is not restricted to a certain age, race, gender, religion or sexuality. In fact, cyberbullying has become one of the…

Anti-Bullying Week 2017: All Different, All Equal

Posted on: Nov. 14, 2017

This week is Anti-Bullying Week and as always it is time for schools, youth organisations and businesses throughout the country to examine their anti-bullying policies and put measures in place to deal with bullying and other unacceptable behaviour…

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Family Problems at Christmas

Posted on: Jan. 6, 2015

Families can be a source of grief at Christmas. People are often obliged to spend time with relatives they would rather avoid. Families may be fragmented by marital breakdowns, divorce, long-standing feuds or other relationship conflicts. People also…

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Financial Problems at Christmas

Posted on: Jan. 5, 2015

One of the biggest worries people have at Christmas is the financial cost. A recent survey found that around one million people in the United Kingdom are still paying for Christmas 2013. And no doubt their debt will get even bigger after Christmas 2014…

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Safer Internet Day 2014

Posted on: Feb. 10, 2014

Safer Internet Day is organised in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre. The theme for 2014 is: ‘Let’s create a better internet together’. The internet is a valuable tool, and young people need to be taught how to use it wisely so that they stay safe…

Clares Law

Posted on: Nov. 29, 2013

The devastating murder of Clare Wood at the hands of her violent ex-boyfriend George Appleton in February 2009 was the event that brought into effect the scheme known as Clare’s Law. This piloted policy allows women to check police records to see if a new…

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How Does it Make You Feel When You Recall that Time?

Posted on: Oct. 31, 2013

I still have the odd nightmare about the bullying I experienced, even 42 years after leaving school. I still feel angry and resentful to a certain extent because I was denied a normal school life by bullies. It has taken me a long time to build up any…

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What Did Your School/Teachers Do?

Posted on: Oct. 30, 2013

I’ve already mentioned what happened when my mother went to see the headmaster of my secondary school. Nothing really changed — in fact it actually made the bullying worse. I didn’t find the teachers approachable. I’m sure some of them must have known…

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What Did Your Parents Do?

Posted on: Oct. 29, 2013

As mentioned previously, my father worked long hours, often seven days a week. He did go to my primary school once to see the headmaster, when he manhandled me. There was a time my mother came into secondary school with me and I was asked to name the…

Russell Brand and Jeremy Paxman BBC Newsnight Interview

Posted on: Oct. 26, 2013

The Russell Brand interview conducted by Jeremy Paxman on 23rd October 2013 has been an internet sensation. Much has been made of the fact that Brand has never voted in an election. But just because Brand does not exercise his right to vote, this does not…

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Young People and Drug Abuse

Posted on: Oct. 25, 2013

A question many parents and teachers ask is: “What can we do to prevent young people experimenting with drugs?” This is a difficult question, and one which causes much disagreement and debate. But it is a question that needs to be addressed…

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Who Did You Tell About The Bullying?

Posted on: Oct. 23, 2013

When the bullying first started I told my family. My father worked long hours and couldn’t really take time off work to do anything about it. He did go to my primary school to see my headmaster once, but I can’t remember anything really changing and…

The Torture of Bullying

Posted on: Oct. 23, 2013

Some people might feel that using the word ‘torture’ about bullying is a bit of an exaggeration; but that is what it can feel like when you’re on the receiving end of it — it certainly felt that way for me. Mentally, your emotions are all over the place…

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My Little Victory Over the Bullies

Posted on: Oct. 21, 2013

I remember an incident at school when I was about 13. One of my tormentors (not one of the worst, I should add), had really upset me by what he said to me on that particular day. If I recall correctly, it was the end of morning lessons and lunchtime…

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How Did You Feel At The Time?

Posted on: Oct. 20, 2013

The bullying I endured had a big effect on me physically and mentally. Apart from feeling physically sick most of the time, I also felt very depressed and suicidal. I used to find it hard to sleep at night with the thought of…

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Anti-Bullying Week 2013

Posted on: Oct. 18, 2013

National Anti-Bullying Week 2013 takes place from 18th–22nd November. This year the focus is on cyberbullying and it provides an opportunity to examine the use of new technologies — the aim is to use them as a means to promote positive communication…

What Form Did the Bullying Take? What was Done/Said?

Posted on: Oct. 18, 2013

Some people say that bullying is a normal part of school life. It isn’t and it shouldn’t be. Also, the old saying, ‘sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me’, is untrue. The mental cruelty of bullying is often a lot worse than…

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Limerick Cyberbullying Forum 2013

Posted on: Sept. 30, 2013

Cyberbullying is rarely out of the news and we regularly hear reports where abusive messages have been spread by email or social networking sites/apps. In extreme cases, young people have been driven to suicide because they were unable to cope with the…

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Entrepreneurship

Posted on: April 30, 2013

We regularly hear the word ‘entrepreneur’ in the media. The UK government regularly talks about providing help to encourage entrepreneurship as a strategy to combat unemployment. It is certainly true that the most dynamic societies in the world are the…

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All Resources’ Work Ethics

Posted on: April 8, 2013

As with many companies, All Resources strives to be ethical in all its actions. As a business we are passionate about our customers’ success and we keep this at the forefront in all our actions. We provide products and services that meet our customers’…

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Anti-Bullying Week 2012

Posted on: Nov. 19, 2012

Anti-Bullying Week is here again and it is a fantastic opportunity for organisations and schools all over the country to examine their anti-bullying policies…

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Cyberbullying

Posted on: Nov. 6, 2012

In our technology-driven world, cyberbullying is fast becoming the bullying method of choice. Cyberbullying takes place via text messages, emails, instant messages, online forums, chat rooms, social media…

Smoking-Related Health Hazards

Posted on: Oct. 22, 2012

Current or former smokers make up 90% of patients with lung cancer and smokers have a 70% greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Women who smoke 40 or more cigarettes daily have a 74% greater chance of dying from breast cancer…

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Why Do Some Schools Not Recognise Bullying?

Posted on: Sept. 24, 2012

Some head teachers/principals are reluctant to admit their school has a bullying problem. In repeated surveys and reports, a large proportion of principals feel that their school does not have a significant bullying problem…

Tackling Youth Unemployment

Posted on: June 7, 2012

In the UK, 1.03 million young people aged 16–24 are unemployed and the rate of youth unemployment, at 22.2%, remains high. At 17.9%, Northern Ireland has one of the highest rates of youth unemployment in the UK and the number of young people without a job…

World No Tobacco Day 2012

Posted on: May 29, 2012

Thursday 31st May is World No Tobacco Day 2012. It is a day full of activities to make people aware of numerous smoking-related health problems such as cancer of the mouth, larynx, throat, oesophagus, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, bladder, kidney…

The ‘No Blame’ Approach to Bullying

Posted on: May 2, 2012

Many schools throughout the world use a method of dealing with bullying called the ‘no blame’ approach. It is also known as the ‘shared concern’, as well as the ‘support group’ approach Anatol Pikas…