Young People Archives - Healthy Life Essex

October 25, 2019

Who’s controlling your friends?

Who’s controlling your friends? Drug gangs come from nearby cities to get people just like you to sell their drugs for them. Don’t think all drug dealers are adults. They may only be a few years older than you. They will pretend to be your friend at first. They may offer you cigarettes, or other

October 04, 2019

Free condoms for young people

The eC-Card mobile app offers young people free, easy access to condoms The eC-Card app allows young people in Essex aged 16-24, quick, discreet, and free access to condoms using their smart phone. The app is available to download for iOS and Android. The process Following a simple registration process, the user views three

September 03, 2019

The Big Body Debate

The Big Body Debate: Considering The Line Between Plus-Sized Beauty & Obesity From a ridiculously young age, we are bombarded with flawless images of glamorous and stick-thin models promoting various products and fashion lines. The result? Generations of women who have grown up thinking that skinny is beautiful. Skinny is attractive to men, coveted by

June 13, 2019

Oral Health for Your Children

Everything You Need To Know About Oral Health for Your Children Most adults are aware of the standard ‘rules’ involved with looking after their teeth – brush them twice a day, don’t eat too many sugary foods, have regular dentist check-ups etc. But this important part of personal health is often taken for granted

May 09, 2019

Teenage exam stress

Are your children suffering from Teenage Exam Stress? There is a lot of chat on the media at the moment about exam stress. Teenage students are buckling under the pressure, with some missing school and others being prescribed anti-depressants. Of course, exams and grades are important and no doubt you want your child to have

April 04, 2019

High Sheriff of Essex Award for N-Act

N-Act Theatre in Schools are winners of a prestigious award from the High Sheriff of Essex in recognition of “outstanding dedication to educating young people of Southend and adjoining areas on internet safety and the dangers of gang culture.” N-Act performs interactive theatre projects for young people. The motivation is to use the power

January 30, 2019

Kelly Swain: a driving ambition to support emotional wellbeing

Kelly Swain: a driving ambition to support emotional wellbeing I’m Kelly Swain. You may have read my introductory article ‘Kelly Swain – My Journey’ published on this website last September? I spoke about my personal journey with mental health issues which were compounded by physical problems resulting from the traumatic birth of my second child.

October 12, 2018

Fun Ideas for Family Fitness Activities

Fun Ideas for Family Fitness Activities Children today spend more time playing on a screen than they do outside. A recent study showed that one in nine children in the UK have not physically been to a beach, forest, park, or any other natural environment. The study also revealed that only 10% of children have

September 27, 2018

Kelly Swain – My Journey

My name is Kelly Swain and I have had a long journey with mental health issues, compounded by physical problems as a result of the traumatic birth of my second child and subsequent medical procedures. I have come so close to killing myself with lethal concoctions of medication and alcohol. But a friend gave me

April 11, 2018

Benefits of Pets for Kids – The Essential Guide

Benefits of Pets for Kids – The Essential Guide Did you know it’s estimated there are around 19 million families with children living in the UK? Plus, one in every two households owns a pet of some form. From dogs to reptiles, and cats to rodents, there are a considerable number of different options when