“Look what I created!” 5 Main Themes From Our Young Person’s Project.

A Thematic Analysis of Field Notes from Jan-March 2024 from the Mental Health Manifesto- Action for Our Future Project.

A couple of the SPW team are taking their first solo holidays this Summer and after reaching out to our community we had some great suggestions, advice and tips we wanted to share around taking the plunge and diving into your first solo holiday.

Emma talks to us about Place2Be, an organisation providing in-school emotional support to children and young people for 30 years. The importance of art as a way to build positive social and emotional connections and why they’re getting their trainers on in August!

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is movement. In the whirlwind of single parenthood, finding moments of calm amidst the chaos can seem like an impossible feat. Yet, amidst the juggling act of raising children, managing households, and often balancing work commitments, many single parents have discovered the transformative power of movement on their mental health.

“I like it when it feels familiar, when you know one or two other people there.” 5 Main Themes From Our Young Person’s Project.

A Thematic Analysis of Field Notes from Oct-Dec 2024 from the Mental Health Manifesto- Action for Our Future Project.

Navigating Grief as a Single Parent: Practical Tips for Coping and Healing

We know how tough it can be to juggle everything on your own, and now you're dealing with the heavy weight of grief too. It's not easy, you're stronger than you think, and there are ways to get through this.

I’m A Single Parent, Are You? Types Of Single Parents, Defined By Single Parent

Mother's Day can be a mix of emotions for single parents. Whether you're navigating this day for the first time solo or looking for ways to make it special, there are plenty of ways to create meaningful moments with your children. Here are some tips and ideas gathered from our single parent community who have been through it themselves:

Change is an inevitable part of life, and based on how resilient, and how much chnage we have already expereinced, will determine how we respond and react to change. Whether it's the whirlwind of relocating to a new school, adapting to shifts in family dynamics, or facing unexpected turns, change has the power to stir a complex mix of emotions.

Drawing from the invaluable insights and advice from our SPW members, we wanted to give some hope and insight for those at the beginning of their journey. We delve into the emotional nuances of the early days of single parenthood versus the wisdom gained over time.

The Connecting Creatively project, funded and in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation, focuses on fostering creativity and strengthening bonds within families. Using a trauma informed approach. Participants share positive experiences, emphasising the value of dedicated time for creative activities.

“This is where I need to be, these feel like my people”- 4 main Themes From Our Young Person’s Project

A Thematic Analysis of Field Notes from July to Sept, for the young person’s project, Mental Health Manifesto- Action For Our Future.

Prepared by Dr Michaela James, Swansea University, Hannah Spacey, Public Health Wales, Anna Boggiani-Lloyd, Single Parents Wellbeing

A Thematic Analysis of Field Notes from Year 1 of Young Person’s Project- Mental Health Manifesto, Action For Our Future. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and in partnership with Mental Health Foundation, Public Health Wales and Swansea University.

Prepared by  Dr Michaela James, Swansea University and Hannah Spacey, Public Health Wales

Focusing on mental health volunteering, we delve into the success stories and strategies that have proven effective in sustaining and expanding this impactful initiative. Retaining and including single parent volunteers for long-term impact.

As a single dad, I know how hard it can be to cope with the challenges of parenting, work, and life in general. Sometimes, it feels like there is no one to talk to, no one who understands, no one who cares. But I also know that I am not alone, and that there are many other men out there who struggle with their mental health.

Statistics Around Single Parents, Mental Health And The Importance Of Peer Support

The theme of our August big meet up was “Home”. We were interested in finding out what the concept of home meant to young people from single households, and how their experiences may impact what is important to them in a “home”. One of our young people collected the findings.