Paper fortune teller – On the healthy use of screens
Folding instructions Cut out the fortune teller and place it face down. Fold it in half horizontally then vertically. Fold the 4 corners into the centre of the square. This is what you get! Turn it over! Fold the 4 corners into the centre again. This is what you get! Turn it over again. Fold […]
Paper fortune teller – Anxiety
Folding instructions Cut out the fortune teller and place it face down. Fold it in half horizontally then vertically. Fold the 4 corners into the centre of the square. This is what you get! Turn it over! Fold the 4 corners into the centre again. This is what you get! Turn it over again. Fold […]
Does vaping really pollute ?
The production of vaping cartridges, cigarettes and vaping waste has environmental consequences. You can reduce the environmental impact by : Your choice of products Discarding finished products in the proper places Reducing your vaping habit or by not vaping What are the annual impacts of the production of cartridges with nicotine and cigarettes around the […]
Vaping
Information for Parents • More and more young people are trying vaping, about 1 in 5 according to the most recent data. • Contrary to what the industry would have you believe, a vaporizer releases many chemicals that pose health risks. • As a parent, you can positively influence your teenager so that they make […]
Prevention: Some Best Practices and Courses of Action
Some practices have been found to be effective in promoting mental health and in preventing the onset of mental disorders in children and adolescents. Here are a few examples: Develop PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS. General competencies have a protective effect on mental health. Here are the ones to focus on when promoting positive mental health […]
Recommendations on Screen Use: Aim for Balance
Whether you are a parent or a professional, it is important to be aware that the use of screens poses a risk. Rather than setting a time limit, aim for balance by: Trying to limit screen time in relation to other activities. Giving priority to quality content: young people can be exposed to ads for […]
Distinguishing Between Hyperconnectivity and Cyberaddiction
Hyperconnectivity Hyperconnectivity means overexposure to screens as well as frequent and sometimes impulsive use of electronic messaging or social media. This excessive use can cause negative health effects in the short, medium and long term, especially when it leads to the disappearance of boundaries between professional and personal life. Hyperconnectivity can lead to cyberaddiction. References: […]
Understanding Stress – Professionals
Version for professionals Did you know that…: Stress is necessary in life and has allowed our species to survive! Stressors are always present in everyone’s lives. Stress is a body’s normal reaction to stressors in the environment or to how we interpret them. Stress is useful. Good stress management increases concentration and memory. Only chronic […]
