Summers as a child are usually often considered idyllic - no school, lie ins, playing in the garden, computer access, possibly holidays and definitely ice lollies. There are children who have a different experience for a variety of reasons; because they are young carers, live in homes with domestic abuse, poverty, isolation, illness. The polarity whilst incredibly sad is slightly less obvious in young childhood as children are less aware of comparison and have less access to their peers lives via social media. This disparity becomes more obvious the older young people get and certain summers come with a lot of pressure.

We are very aware that young people need to be educated on the dangers of the internet. This has become more prevalent and difficult as the online world develops. Back in the internet olden days of the naughties we could tell our young people; don’t share any personal details, don’t meet up with anyone in real life and above all assume anyone in a chat room is a ‘dirty old man’ and that pretty much covered it.

I was struck this week talking to a few different parents. These parents had children and teenagers who have additional needs and mental health concerns. I've been working with parents and young people for many years. Whilst I can offer much needed therapeutic support sometimes practical support is needed.

Grief is a complex and multifaceted experience, often felt as an overwhelming breadth of emotions that can be difficult to articulate even to yourself, let alone to others. This tumultuous state can make the grieving process isolating and confusing. However, when someone—be it a friend, family member, therapist or even a meme—helps articulate these emotions through words or images, it can feel like being thrown a life raft in a stormy sea.

The years of young adulthood are often characterised by relentless performance and comparison. It's a time when many feel the pressure to measure up to some elusive standard of academic success, social skills, beauty, or happiness. But who are they really comparing themselves to?

The years of young adulthood are often characterised by relentless performance and comparison. It's a time when many feel the pressure to measure up to some elusive standard of academic success, social skills, beauty, or happiness. But who are they really comparing themselves to?

The years of young adulthood are often characterised by relentless performance and comparison. It's a time when many feel the pressure to measure up to some elusive standard of academic success, social skills, beauty, or happiness. But who are they really comparing themselves to?

The years of young adulthood are often characterised by relentless performance and comparison. It's a time when many feel the pressure to measure up to some elusive standard of academic success, social skills, beauty, or happiness. But who are they really comparing themselves to?

It is easy to feel lost as a young adult, stuck in a transitional space surrounded by adults who make all the decisions. Often the possibility of change and moving forwards can get lost. Offering space to talk and sharing hope that things can change can be incredibly powerful.

The modern world can be defined by the vast presence and influence of social media. It's a world where almost every individual has a digital footprint, and individual, community and world life events are often broadcasted online in real-time. This constant stream of information can be overwhelming, especially for young adults who are still learning to navigate this complex digital landscape.