Welcome to SPARKLE our online platform for blogs and articles.

Here we aim to use the power of the written word to create a positive impact on peoples' mental health and wellbeing.

SPARKLE will specifically house thought provoking posts to generate bright conversations and ignite sparks of positivity amongst mindsets.

Lockdown: measures easing but not for young people.

Jun 19, 2020
3 min

Lockdown: measures easing but not for young people.

Whilst our country is going forward, cautiously easing lockdown measures, I can’t help but feel that young people are being left behind….. I accept that a small number of primary school children have returned in England. I also understand that a select number of year 10 and year 12 groups may be invited to attend their secondary schools this month for a few days but beyond that, education and for that matter, extra curricular activities too, have remained virtual since 20th M

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Keeping positive during lockdown and beyond.....

Apr 21, 2020
3 min

Keeping positive during lockdown and beyond.....

In these unprecedented times, I find myself often digging deep to keep positive. I am sure I’m not alone too. After all; Who could have ever imagined in their lifetime falling victim to the Coronavirus Pandemic? How could a virus spread so quickly across the world and indiscriminately attack its victims? Was the writing on the wall and we were just too naive or blind to see it? Whatever the case, this silent, invisible enemy is having devastating consequences to Peoples’ heal

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Mental Health Issues continue to rise at horrifying rates

Nov 20, 2019
1 min

Mental Health Issues continue to rise at horrifying rates

We all know that mental health issues are rising...Everyday more shocking statistics are quoted....it is hard to face the facts.... For example..... The Mental Health Foundation found that the average person in Britain says "I'm fine" at least 14 times a day but any business or family can suddenly find a staff member or family member who is struggling. Almost 1 in 3 people will be struck by mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression whilst in employment and i

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Why Dance is important for mental health and wellbeing (in a nutshell!)

Nov 12, 2019
1 min

Why Dance is important for mental health and wellbeing (in a nutshell!)

"Doctors should prescribe dance classes...for wellbeing" (Matt Hancock, UK Health Secretary, November 2018) Dance is being considered as a significant tool for enriching the lives of both children and adults and the reasons are simply because of the research proven benefits: - For Children, regular dance classes/courses/workshops can have a positive impact on their health, education and life long skills such as confidence and socialisation. - For Adults, the benefits of dance

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