EP 32 ­ Children´s mental health and the challenge of a global pandemic (Interview with Mark Samways)

In today´s show Matt speaks to counselling psychologist Mark Samways about children´s mental health.Mark has been the head of international award winning positive education schemes in schools and more recently conducted research into children´s mental health, which started before the pandemic and continued throughout.The pair discuss the findings of these results and what trends have developed since the pandemic and how this manifests in children. The conversation then moves onto ways Mark feels we can start to equip children early with the tools to deal with inevitable challenges and how this might improve the mental health crisis we have within today´s adult population.This conversation is littered with practical tips for parents on how best they can support their kids and themselves during difficult periods. Want to connect with Mark Samways? Details below Twitter and instagrm -  flourish_DXBE mail – [email protected]  Here are some charities Mark recommends to support parents and childrenCalmhttps://www.thecalmzone.net/get-involved/join/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsfOu2O6P8wIVFBAGAB3ZWQkNEAAYAiAAEgK_mfD_BwEAnna freud centre https://www.annafreud.org/ Beat (Uk eating disorder charity)https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 

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Matt Marney has been working in the well-being space for over 20 years. He is a personal trainer, group exercise/Pilates instructor and meditation teacher. This unique blend and experience gives Matt an appreciation and understanding of the mind body connection and its role in promoting optimal health, wellbeing and performance.

Over the last decade Matt has also worked as a teacher trainer where he shares his experience with movement teachers and fitness professionals. This role ensures Matt is up to date with the latest research and developments in the industry and he delivers this knowledge with passion and enthusiasm.

After training hundreds of clients over the years he realised the same misconceptions about health and wellbeing came up time and again therefore he decided to start a corporate wellbeing company Wellness Education Dubai in the hope he could educate and motivate more people. He realised taking the right information and motivation to groups at the workplace could be more impactful and he enjoys educating and inspiring groups to become empowered and create agency (for individuals) to make real change.

This podcast is another vehicle Matt uses to educate and motivate people more people.