Two very good articles with suggestions for improving your self-confidence and self-belief www.independent.ie/life/health and www.psychologytoday.com/blog  

Good article that talks about recognising age-appropriate anxiety in children and what children typically worry about www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion

If you or one of your family are dealing with exam stress the links below provide good suggestions for managing the situation

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/student-psychological-services/other-resources/ExamAnxiety

http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/student-life/services-and-resources/health-counselling-services/counselling-resources/resource-index/anxiety-and-stress/anxiety_home.cfm

http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/student-life/services-and-resources/health-counselling-services/counselling-resources/resource-index/anxiety-and-stress/managing-stress.cfm

Research shows that pre-natal depression, that is depression during pregnancy, is much more common that previously recognised. This article outlines two women’s experiences and the treatments available www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing

This articles details one woman’s account of post-natal depression and the impact it had on her life with her baby http://m.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle

A psychologist gives advice regarding possible depression in a young person with Asperger’s Disorder www.independent.ie/life

An Olympic athlete and professional sailor talks about his life with Bi-polar Disorder www.nzherald.co.nz/mental-health/news

Suggestions for managing stress www.nzherald.co.nz/health-wellbeing

How “play” can help reduce stress in adults and improves our psychological functioning www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good

How routines can help children’s emotional development http://m.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle

Article about when and how children develop empathy and sharing, and how to enhance these abilities nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news