Relationships

As part of Children’s Mental Health week, we have been looking at how to connect with people.

Having relationships with others is crucial for our physical and mental health. People who are more socially connected to family, friends, or their community are happier, physically healthier, with fewer mental health problems than people who are less well connected. 

We can have relationships with our parents, siblings, family or social connections with friends, teachers or those who help us.

Building positive relationships, helps us to feel safe and secure and have a sense of belonging. It involves being honest, having trust, being respectful and having an open communication where each listen and manage their boundaries.

Having friends at school is important to build up these positive relationships and boost our confidence and self-esteem.

Make a relationship resolution;

• put more time aside to connect with family or friends
• be present in the moment – be there for your family and friends when they need you the most
• listen to what others say to you
• give yourself time to be listened too – be honest and open
• recognise unhealthy relationships – if you are unhappy, move forward and find solutions to the issues