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The Mental Health Challenges Girls Face in Sports

Sports are often celebrated, not just as a form of entertainment. But as a tool for empowerment, discipline and resilience. But for many girls, the path from secondary school athletics to adult women’s sports is riddled with difficult mental health hurdles. While a lot of attention is paid to skill, injury and prevention, the mental health challenges that accompany those experiences are often overlooked.

How to Manage Stress at School

Managing stress at school can be a real challenge for students of all ages. With increasing workloads, looming deadlines and the pressure to succeed, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But learning how to handle stress effectively is essential for both your mental wellbeing and academic success. In this post, we’ll explore practical tips and techniques that can help you navigate the pressures of school life, from breaking down tasks into manageable steps to practising mindfulness and positive thinking. By developing healthy coping strategies, you can reduce stress, stay focused and feel more in control of your workload.

Wholemeal veggie pizza

01/01/2025

There is nothing wrong with pizza provided you keep dough quite thin and serve it with a lot of veggies and just minimal cheese (or no cheese). Here is the recipe for wholemeal dough.

Coffee shake

01/01/2025

Makes 250ml

Three beans chilli with guacamole and tortillas

11/26/2024

Recipe: Three beans chili with guacamole and tortillas

Strawberry Smoothie

11/26/2024

Strawberry/raspberry smoothies for good morning energy - see 'How To Eat To Improve Energy Levels' for more information on this topic.

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