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Starting Secondary School – Things I would tell my 11-year-old self
We know that starting secondary school is a big transition for all children and none more so than this year following the massive disruption to the end of their primary school years and the big changes taking place in order to keep children and young people safe when...
Entering the new normal, step by step
In the past month, the rules of lockdown have been eased a little more allowing a return to a more or 'new normal' lifestyle. How does this make you feel? You may find the relaxations create uncertainty and anxiousness in your life. Your day is not the same as before,...
Do you get anxious talking over the phone?
We’ve been hearing that many young people struggle with telephone anxiety. As so many support services are being offered via telephone at the moment, the anxiety you feel about talking on the phone has really prevented you from receiving support. So we asked three of...
A Helpline for Anyone Affected by the Attack in Reading
The team at No5 Young People are deeply saddened and moved by the attack in Forbury Gardens on Saturday evening. We wanted to do something to help our community through this difficult time. Alyson Brickley, Director at No5 said: “As the team at No5 Young People heard...
How to keep in touch with friends and family during coronavirus
I think we can all agree that one of the hardest parts of lockdown has been not being able to see the people we love and care about deepest, whether this is family, partners or friends. We all know that staying away is not only helping the country and the NHS but also...
Motivation During Isolation
One thing that I noticed during coronavirus lockdown is the sheer number of commercialised ’30-day challenges’ that I have seen advertised. They aim to increase your motivation and use your extra time to achieve something or learn a new skill during isolation....
Experience a Midsummer Night’s Stream with 60 Hour Shakespeare on Bank Holiday Monday
On Bank Holiday Monday 25th May at 19:30BST, 60 Hour Shakespeare is pleased to present A Midsummer Night's Stream, a new production of Shakespeare's classic, rehearsed in only 60 hours, and streamed live from around the world to raise funds for No5 Young People....
New Mental Health Support for Young People in the Reading Community
No5 Young People are providing two new ways for young people to talk about their mental health worries and receive help during this difficult time. One is driven by their young ambassadors who have volunteered to answer mental health-related questions via video and a...
How to find your sense of purpose during lockdown
In recent weeks of lockdown, the world has been turned completely upside down. Like most, my day to day life as I knew it came to a complete stop after Boris’ 8pm announcement in March. For me, I expected to see a slight decline in my mental health, there is a global...
Managing Anxiety During Coronavirus
Everyone can feel fearful during the COVID-19 crisis but more so if you already suffer from anxiety. Focus on the things you can control. Here are ten ways to fuel your wellbeing and help you cope during coronavirus self-isolation. Focus on today. Don’t look too far...
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