Counselling in the pandemic: mood problems and loneliness
Nummer gegen Kummer offered support. “I`m at home and quarantined with my parents. I feel very lonely. I can`t meet my friends and I haven`t seen my grandparents for a couple of months now. My parents decided that it is safer for them if we stay away.” Situations like this are frequently reported at the […]
Suicide and Myths
Suicide is regarded as taboo in many societies to openly discuss it due to lack of awareness. Among young people aged 15-29, suicide was the fourth leading cause of death after road injury, tuberculosis and interpersonal violence. There are myths that have been deep-rooted till date. Some of the myths are that “People who speak […]
Mental Health in Slovakia
Helpline for children and youth 116 111 in Slovakia registered significant changes in the feelings and behaviours of children and young people over the last two years. It is a natural response to non-standard situations, such as the Covid 19 pandemic and the current war in Ukraine. These global crises have significantly affected and continue […]
The complexity of mental health
Awel conducted a qualitative analysis of the chat and e-mail conversations our volunteers had with children and youth about their mental health. Children and youth identified a number of important causes of their mental health problems, including problems with their love life, taking over others’ negative feelings, school and familial problems, loneliness, eating disorders and […]
The war has changed everything
It changed not only the basic things such as our sense of security, our sense of stability, place of living and ordinary everyday life. The war has also affected our well-being, self-confidence and confidence in the future. It has had an impact on the psychological health of every single Ukrainian. You may feel fear, anxiety, […]
Restoring the right to be heard
What place for human suffering in today’s civilisation? Those of us who work with children/young people are confronted with a drive to protocolise, standardise and pathologise everyday life, with the consequent effects: the segregation of certain subjects and certain practices. Children and young people are mainly the target of the evaluative arrow, establishing early and […]
Behavioral Problems to Look Out For in Children After Going Through Abuse
A child’s behavior is a visible representation of inner stability and security. Behavioral problems are disruptive behaviors in children that can result in problems in school, at home, and in social situations. Physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse and sexual abuse are all types that damage children and can cause long-term difficulties with behavior and […]
Mental Health in Australia
Mental Health remains the number one reason that Australian children and young people contact Kids Helpline. This has consistently been the case for the last ten years but has been more prevalent than ever over the last two years in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic. In 2021 Kids Helpline’s professional counselling workforce provided almost […]
Mental Health and Child Helplines
Worldwide mental health problems are the leading cause of disability. Half of all mental health problems start before the age of fourteen years. Mental health problems in children can affect their development, their school performance, and their ability to live a normal life. The number of mental health problems and their effect on persons’ life […]
IWF works with Meta, ICMEC and Child Helpline International on a new campaign against Child Sexual Abuse in Africa
IWF works with Meta, ICMEC and Child Helpline International on a new campaign against Child Sexual Abuse in Africa A new IWF project will protect children in Africa by taking a stand against online child sexual abuse, supporting the efforts of child helplines and key national stakeholders in the global fight against the spread of […]