Mental Health
Redefining Strength: Why healthy masculinity matters so much for the next generation
The Netflix drama Adolescence really brought this topic to the fore, and with award season coming up, thereâs sure to be another big bounce in the headlines and column inches it attracts. As we see outstanding young actor Owen Cooper being crowned the youngest ever Emmy nominee, have we made any progress since the show…
Read MoreJunk food advertising and its effect on Scotland’s young people
What do Junk Food adverts do? Children and Family speak. A team from Fast Forward recently partnered with Obesity Action Scotland (OAS) to deliver an exciting project focused on healthy eating and junk food advertising at Canal View Primary School. They led engaging sessions with two Primary 6 classes, working to explore the impact of…
Read MoreAsk Dad’s response to Adolescence – Fact or Fiction?
âOne of our aims was to ask, âWhat is happening to our young men these days, and what are the pressures they face from their peers, from the internet, and from social media?â â Stephen Graham told Netflix. âAnd the pressures that come from all of those things are as difficult for kids here…
Read More“Know yourself, grow yourself.” Children’s mental health week 2025
Childrenâs Mental Health Week 2025 is taking place now, from the 3rd-9th of February, marking the 10th anniversary of this important initiative led by Place2Be. This yearâs theme, âKnow Yourself, Grow Yourselfâ, encourages young people to better understand their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies to build resilience. Place2Beâs Childrenâs Mental Health Week 2025 has…
Read MoreHow Fast Forward is working to improve Scottish young people’s mental health
In this blog, we share how each of our projects contributes to improving Scottish young people’s mental health. At Fast Forward, we recognise how important children and young people’s mental health is for their future wellbeing and resilience. We also appreciate that the impacts of COVID-19 have made this a particularly worrying time for many…
Read MoreGoodbye Blue Monday! Youth work mental health toolkit – free download
It’s the beginning of a new year. But let’s face it – January and February are not most people’s favourite time of year, and for some young people it could be especially grim. There is research to show that young people may be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the winter period, marked by other changes…
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