Education

When a loved one’s wellbeing is affected by bipolar disorder, there’s no overstating how important family wellness is to their recovery. Your love and support can make all the difference to that person, whether you do that by learning about…

Although bipolar disorder is a major health concern, that’s not to say that you cannot help yourself. Aside from the treatment or medications you’re given by your medical team, you can do much to look after your own wellbeing, manage your…

Sex education has always been a sensitive subject. How much should you teach children about sex? And how early should you start to teach them? These are very difficult questions that are faced by all parents who are bringing up their…

The Sex Education Forum have spent the last year campaigning for Education Secretary Michael Gove to keep the term “sexual health” in the curriculum, but were sadly “disappointed” in their attempts. In the new programme of study for…

Whether you lose your job or your savings take a hit, money worries can really give your emotional wellbeing a knock. You can feel shock, anger, guilt and a sense of powerlessness at your situation, as well as the stress of trying to solve…

It doesn’t take a genius to work out that American high school students are having sex – it’s actually a fairly obvious fact. When you look at the combination of statistics, MTV reality shows and simply talking to teenagers, it is…

It is thought that sex education in schools could be at risk of being "watered down" if the proposed changes to England's science curriculum go ahead. According to a team of experts, sex education should be "unambiguously"…

Go to Source UK-based sexologist and president of World Association for Sexual Health, Dr Kevan Wylie, is currently in Navi Mumbai to attend the National Conference on Sexology from August 22 to 24. The Council of Sex Education and…

Worrying statistics emerging from Western Australia seem to indicate that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise. The cause of this sexual health problem seems to be a lack of sex education amongst young people leading to them…

Getting your child to eat their dinner can be a monumental task, but getting them to eat vegetables? Forget about it! How do you get your kids to eat in a way that benefits their wellbeing, without descending into screaming matches and…

Your immigration status affects your children's prospects later in life, especially with regard to their future financial wellness. This is according to a new report, combining new and older research from UC Irvine and Pennsylvania State…

Every parent wants the best education for their child, and will go to great lengths to get it: moving house, hiring tutors, or even resorting to home education. But how good is the educational system in reality? It is difficult for many…

When Cy Maramangalam strolled onstage at James Blake High School’s auditorium in Silver Spring, Maryland, sporting jeans and a shaved head, he looked more like he was about to introduce a hot new band than do a talk on environmental…

A large part of sexual health is healthy sexuality (they even sound the same!) but this doesn’t seem to be something we openly discuss. Sure, the media love showing you sexualised images of women (and some men) but does that imply that…

Apps are a good way to remind patients to get vaccines, and educate them on ways to self-manage their chronic asthma and allergies. This is according to researchers at the National Association of Paediatric Nurse Practitioners 2013 Annual…

Sex education evolved in Quebec much as it did in the rest of North America, though it was slower to take its place in the curriculum here because of the strength of the Catholic Church. In 1969 the government of Canada…

As a parent of children with diabetes, there’s a lot you need to learn and deal with in order to take care of their wellbeing. Start by educating yourself, as you will feel more comfortable and confident with handling the disease if you…

As funding cuts dig deeper into the educational sphere, there have been growing concerns that teachers are now feeling subdued in classes with students exhibiting bad behaviour. As a result, teachers and schools are struggling to cope. A…

When it comes to environmental wellness, your children may have something to teach you. This is according to a new poll for Unicef, which found that British children are deeply concerned about the impact of climate change on their own…

The gentle nature of children has been forever immortalised in fiction and non-fiction alike; the main characters are often virtuous, offering wisdom to their elders with every life lesson learned. For a numerous amount of schools in the…

In the rougher echelons of Jamaican gangland, it's a hard fact to know that almost 92 percent of 11-year-olds that live there have witnessed gun and knife crimes in their lives, with a slimmer minority of young people actually becoming…

An ADHD diagnosis can be an overwhelming blow to your emotional wellbeing. On the one hand, there are positive feelings that come out of finally explaining certain behaviours, and there’s comfort in knowing that many of your bad habits are…

Every parent wants their child to receive a good education. But is the best education a private education? Yes – Fiona It’s true that a private education is expensive but in my opinion it is worth it. After all, the education that your…

According to the latest UN reports, around 800 women die every day during pregnancy and childbirth, and for each of these deaths, another the wellbeing of another 20 is affected by lifelong suffering due to injury, infection, disease or…

China is very quickly becoming a super power in its own right. It’s an industrial giant, if you consider how many items we take for granted have ‘made in China’ stamped onto them you start to realise just how massive this manufacturing…

Educating young people about the importance of environmental awareness is become more important, as scientists reveal worrying information about the future of our planet. Leading universities are now actively seeking to play their part, by…

Fears have been raised that sexual health may be at risk in India due to poor sex education. A recent survey found that some adults had many misconceptions about sex and often had very skewed views of various aspects of sexual wellbeing.…

Respectful attitudes to sex would become a core part of sex education in schools under an overhaul recommended to the Government. The revamp would aim to broaden the subject beyond a narrow focus on the physical mechanics of…

This year marks the 25 year birthday of the Sex Education Forum (SEF). When it was formed, it included eight members, three of whom represented religious organisations, and its founding was greeted with much cynicism, with critics saying…

When it comes to asthma wellness, a little education goes a long way. This is according to Alberta Health Services, who say that educating children to look after their wellbeing when they have the condition helps them to live better, and…