Youth Mental Health Articles and Guidance

We’re Parents Too. And That Matters.

We’re Parents Too. And That Matters.

We want to tell you something about why we built Synapse that doesn’t appear in any of our brochures. We…

Why Acting Early Makes All the Difference

Why Acting Early Makes All the Difference

Youth mental health crises are a little like a pot of water on the cooker. At first, you see small…

The Manosphere: what parents need to know about the online culture targeting young men

The Manosphere: what parents need to know about the online culture targeting young men

Many parents became aware of the manosphere after watching Inside the Manosphere, the recent Louis Theroux documentary examining the online…

Looksmaxxing: What Parents Need to Know About This New Online Trend

Looksmaxxing: What Parents Need to Know About This New Online Trend

If you have teenagers, you may have come across the term looksmaxxing. It is spreading quickly on TikTok, Reddit and…

A Guide to Procrastination

A Guide to Procrastination

What to do when your child can’t seem to start anything Most parents know the feeling.Your child has work to…

The Parent Pressure Curve: Why Parents Seek Help When They Do

The Parent Pressure Curve: Why Parents Seek Help When They Do

Most parents do not immediately seek professional support when their child begins to struggle. The more typical pattern is gradual:…

When Your Child Is Struggling, Therapy Isn’t Always the First Step

When Your Child Is Struggling, Therapy Isn’t Always the First Step

If your child is struggling, the advice you will hear most often is: “Have you tried therapy?” For some young…

Gaming and Health

Gaming and Health

What New Research Says About Time Spent Gaming and What Parents Should Watch For.   Video games can be a…

When Exams Test More Than Knowledge

When Exams Test More Than Knowledge

What exam season really asks of your child and how Synapse helps them manage the pressure. Exams aren’t only about…

Lying Is a Sign of Growth. No, Really.

Lying Is a Sign of Growth. No, Really.

Lying isn’t just bad behaviour. It’s actually a sign your child’s brain is working exactly as it should. To lie,…

Parent Q&A

Parent Q&A

If your child is struggling and you are wondering whether coaching could help, you probably have questions. These are the…

What If They Say No to Help?

What If They Say No to Help?

How to respond when your child resists support and why that doesn’t mean giving up You’ve recognised the signs.You’ve opened…

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