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Top 10 Topics of Conversation at headspace

RELATIONS TO THE FAMILY

Family relationships are among the most common issues young people bring up at headspace. The conversations often focus on problems with parents or difficulties within the family. Many young people describe challenges such as parental conflicts, divorce, worries about siblings or parents, feelings of being treated differently, or a lack of understanding. Some feel overlooked, misunderstood, or like a burden. They may experience issues such as parents wanting to control their phone use, conflicts like sibling arguments, or challenges related to a sibling with a diagnosis that affects family dynamics. For transgender young people, communicating a new identity to their family can be especially difficult, and family acceptance plays a major role. The conversations can also involve problems in relationships with other family members, such as stepparents or new adults in the home.

headspace Family: https://headspace.dk/headspace-family/

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der fortæller om, hvordan vi i headspace snakker med de unge, når de kommer ind i et headspace center og fortæller om relationer til familien.

DEALING WITH DAILY LIFE

Håndtering af hverdagen dækker alt fra konkrete problemer til hverdagens udfordringer og praktisk hjælp, som at lære at tage bussen, dagligdagens planer, aktiviteter, struktur, hygiejne og praktisk hjælp. Den unge kan have svært ved at overskue almindelige ting f.eks. at få vasket op og støvsuget. Det kan være unge, der ikke vil i skole, unge, der ikke føler, de ser deres venner efter skole, der ikke gider deres fritidsaktiviteter eller ikke ved, hvilke fritidsaktiviteter de kunne have lyst til. Unge, der føler sig presset af et overfyldt program med skole, job, lektier og pligter. Det kan handle om generelle valg og tvivl i hverdagssituationer, som at overholde aftaler, finde glæde i aktiviteter, prioritere en sund hverdag og håndtere søvnproblemer gennem bedre planlægning. Det kan også være håndtering af psykiske/fysiske udfordringer, en overfyldt eller tom hverdag, ensomhed eller udfordringer i et sabbatår. Dette emne rummer altså mange aspekter af hverdagslivets udfordringer – en selvkritisk ung med konflikter i hverdagen eller andre udfordringer, der ikke passer i faste kategorier.

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster. I videoen fortæller han om, hvordan vi i headspace snakker med de unge, når de kommer ind i et headspace center og fortæller om udfordringer i hverdagen.

RELATIONS TO FRIENDS/PARTNER

This category covers challenges related to relationships. It can involve friendship groups, group dynamics, conflicts at school, or relationships with individual people. Romantic relationship issues are rarely mentioned directly. Young people often bring up challenges such as betrayal, bullying, harassment, violence, falling out with friends, social media, identity, and social interaction within groups — for example: “The other girls talk about everyone behind their backs,” “No one in my class listens to me,” or “I never say anything in a big group because someone always interrupts.” Relationships with friends can involve many different dilemmas

Grouping in the school.
The young person feels talked about or excluded.
They experience not being part of a group.
Their best friend — or close friends — suddenly find others more interesting.
They’re afraid to speak up or of FOMO (fear of missing out) within their friend group.
They may have several short-term relationships in a short period of time.
They feel unsure about what others think or say about them.

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der i videoen fortæller om, hvordan vi i headspace snakker med unge, når de kommer ind i et headspace center og fortæller om relationer til venner eller kæreste.

WORRY / INSECURITY / ANXIETY

Bekymringer, utryghed og angst kan komme til udtryk i samtalerne på mange måder. Angstsymptomer kan optræde, fx angst for forsamlinger, lyde, præstation, opmærksomhed eller skolegang. Det kan også være angst for ikke at slå til, vælge forkert, fejle noget, blive holdt udenfor samt symptomer som ondt i maven, tankemylder og smerter i brystet. En ung kan eksempelvis komme ind med følgende udfordring:

”Jeg bliver ofte hjemme fra skole på grund af dårligt humør, negative tanker og angstanfald. I skolen bekymrer jeg mig om, hvad andre tænker om mig, og om de kan lide mig.”

Kategorien omfavner også angstanfald fra traumer og bekymring for pressede forældre eller venner. Det kan også omhandle utryghed omkring forældres helbred, krig, verdenssituationen og sociale situationer som forsamlinger, indkøb eller transport. Bekymringer om uforudsigelighed i hjemmet, fremtid og uddannelsesvalg, samt sygdomsangst for sig selv og sine nærmeste.
Når vi oplever, at headspace ikke er nok for den unge, så brobygger vi gerne videre til egen læge eller andet civilsamfundstilbud. Se mere her: headspace Family Vidensportal – headspace

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der i videoen fortæller om, hvordan vi snakker om bekymringer, utryghed og angst med de unge.

IDENTITY AND SELF-ESTEEM: WHO AM I, AND WHAT CAN I DO?

Issues around identity and self-esteem come up in many conversations — sometimes brought up directly by the young person, other times emerging gradually along the way. Some young people struggle with a deep sense of doubt about whether they are good enough, whether they fit in, and what others think of them. This can lead to conversations about what makes them happy and how self-esteem can be built over time through small experiences. Some young people feel they adapt so much to others that they begin to doubt their own value and identity, asking themselves, “Who am I?” or “Where do I belong?” For transgender young people, this can also be about finding their place — among boys, girls, or somewhere in between. Such doubts can be closely connected to relationship challenges and may also include insecurity about one’s abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, or the feeling of not being good enough or of being different because of a diagnosis or dyslexia.

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der i videoen fortæller om identitet og selvværd.

EDUCATION / WORK

Temaet omhandler blandt andet overvejelser om, hvad man skal vælge af uddannelses-veje, som ofte medfører tvivl og udfordringer, både på arbejdet og i uddannelsen. Det kan være vanskeligt at forstå, hvordan tingene fungerer i grupper eller fællesskaber, og hvordan man bedst navigerer i de dynamikker, der opstår. Hvilken retning skal den unge vælge efter 9.-10. klasse eller efter gymnasiet? Hvordan søger den unge et fritidsjob? Hvordan vælger man uddannelsesretning og med hvilken grund? Er det baseret på den unges egne ønsker, deres forældres forventninger eller andres indflydelse? Det kan være udfordringer på arbejdspladsen eller i uddannelsen, det kan også indebære problemer som mobning, konflikter med medstuderende, kollegaer eller chefer. Nogle kan føle, at de står i stampe, eller at de ikke er på rette vej i deres arbejdsliv.

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der i videoen fortæller om, hvordan unge i en tidlig alder skal forholde sig til uddannelse og arbejde – og hvordan man kan forholde sig til netop dette emne. Sven Buster fortæller også om vores initiativ “Hvad kan jeg blive”, som du kan læse mere lige her: Hvad kan jeg blive.dk

STORIES ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE, ECT.

Sometimes, young people come in and talk about positive things that have happened in their lives — both in the short and long term. We try to help them recognise the value of these positive changes when they can’t always see it themselves. For some, it might be that they’ve finally managed to say something difficult at home after building up the courage for a long time. For others, it may be about improved school attendance, greater trust in friends, or forming new relationships — for example, after starting at a new school. Many also gain better control over racing thoughts, which gives them more energy, balance, and self-confidence. For some, this means breaking free from unhealthy relationships, leading to positive change in their lives. Others feel better equipped to handle everyday challenges, such as relationships with partners, friends, or family. Some begin a bridging programme that provides extra support to help them manage their specific difficulties. In a few cases, an official report (underretning) gives young people access to additional help, benefiting both them and their families.

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der i videoen fortæller om, hvordan de unge oplever positive forandringer efter få samtaler i headspace.

LONELINESS

Some young people talk about feeling lonely. This can come up in conversations about a lack of friendships, isolation, family, or school — and it’s a feeling that varies greatly from person to person. Their thoughts might sound like: ”JI miss having a partner and don’t have any real friends,”, "I’m afraid, I’ll never find someone or have a family”. The young person may feel isolated and experience that there’s no one they’re truly close to, no one they can trust or who’s really there for them. Some have no one, or only a few people, to spend time with. Even within a group, they might feel different or unseen, which can lead to feelings of loneliness — even when they technically have friends. For others, loneliness can stem from a desire to change themselves just to fit in.

A 2023 study showed that 51 percent of young people at headspace experience loneliness. The feeling is more common among girls/women and young people with a gender identity other than boys/men.
Half of the young people experience a reduction in feelings of loneliness during their time at headspace.
65 percent of the young people who felt "very lonely” at the beginning, report a decrease in loneliness throughout their course of support at headspace.

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der i videoen fortæller om ensomhed blandt unge i headspace.

SADNESS / MOODY / DEPRESSIVE THOUGHTS

Some young people face challenges that require more support than we can offer on our own. Some feel worthless and without joy, struggling with dark thoughts about whether they want to go on — especially in the evenings. Others battle sadness and depressive thoughts, often linked to loneliness, low self-esteem, or missing contact with their parents. Several describe a sense of hopelessness — where everything feels meaningless, and they lack the energy or happiness to enjoy the things they once loved.

35 percent of young people at headspace have such low wellbeing that they are at risk of developing depression.

From previous national analyses of young people at headspace, we know that after a counselling process, 16 percent are no longer at risk of developing depression.

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der i videoen fortæller om tristhed, og hvordan vi i headspace gerne vil skabe et trygt rum for den unge og vise, at vi er der for dem.

PARTNER ISSUES / THEMATICS

Some young people talk about relationship challenges such as arguments, jealousy, mistrust, and conflict — including disagreements about communication or disappointment at not feeling seen or valued. Some feel like they’re constantly working to be “good enough” in the relationship and are often affected by a fear of being abandoned. It can also involve worries about a partner’s behaviour or difficulties understanding each other’s perspectives, which can create further tension. Breakups and thoughts about ending a relationship are also common topics.

Mød vores Ungerådgiver, Sven Buster, der i videoen fortæller om kæreste problematikker.

NOGEN AT TALE

Når du læser om top 10 samtaleemner i headspace, kan det være, at noget føles genkendeligt for dig – eller måske vækker det nogle tanker eller spørgsmål. Hvis du får brug for at tale med nogen, er du altid velkommen til at række ud til os.

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