Children's mental health is crucial for their overall well-being, impacting their physical health, relationships, and education. Early negative experiences, like abuse or neglect, can negatively affect a child's mental health. It's important to recognize the signs of mental health challenges in children and provide appropriate suppor
Early intervention and support are vital
Mental Health
Children's mental health is crucial for their overall well-being and future success, encompassing emotional, social, and cognitive development. Early intervention and support are vital, as mental health issues can have long-lasting effects if left unaddressed.
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Video: How to recognise symptoms of PTSD
This film explains how to identify and help a child showing the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After a trauma a child may feel distressed,…
Published: 11th Oct 2018
Updated: 9th Apr 2026
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Updated: 9th Apr 2026
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Factsheet: When children come back: recognising trauma in school
Many children return to school carrying experiences their teachers know nothing about. Some will settle quickly; others will struggle in ways that aren't…
Factsheet: About Anxiety in Children
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health problems identified in children. Estimates of the rates of prevalence vary greatly from 8% to…
Published: 15th Jun 2020
Updated: 5th Apr 2026
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Updated: 5th Apr 2026
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Factsheet: Anxiety: Tips For Teachers
Learn how to recognise anxiety in children, understand common signs in the classroom, and discover practical strategies to help pupils feel calmer and…
Factsheet: Supporting Children After Trauma
Learn how trauma affects children, recognise common reactions, and discover practical ways to support recovery through safety, routine, and emotional …
Factsheet: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Tips For Teachers
Learn how to recognise OCD in children, understand obsessions and compulsions, and discover practical ways teachers can support pupils in the classroo…
Published: 25th Mar 2026
Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Article: What is oppositional defiant disorder?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is the main type of Conduct Disorder in children aged ten years and under. It is characterised by repetitive and persistent…
Published: 16th Jun 2020
Updated: 24th Mar 2026
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Updated: 24th Mar 2026
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Factsheet: Identifying Depression at School: Tips For Teachers
Learn the key symptoms of depression in children, how it presents at different ages, and practical steps teachers can take to support pupils and seek help…
Article: Back to school anxiety – what to look for and how to help
Worried about back-to-school anxiety? Learn the signs to watch for, understand your child’s fears, and discover practical ways to support a smoother return…
Factsheet: PTSD in Children
Learn how trauma can affect children and young people, recognise signs of PTSD, and understand when to seek help and effective treatments like trauma-focused…
Factsheet: Conduct Disorder: Tips For Teachers
Understand conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder in schools, recognise key behaviours, and learn practical strategies to support pupils and…
Video: Feeling unsure about therapy? Here's what you need to know
Most of our films are made for parents and school staff. This one is different. Created by the UK Trauma Council, it speaks directly to young people who…
Published: 7th Dec 2022
Updated: 12th Mar 2026
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Updated: 12th Mar 2026
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Article: Why eating disorders in young children are easy to miss
Eating disorders can affect even very young children, often long before weight changes appear. This piece explores early behavioural signs, the risks for…
Article: Trauma in Children
Trauma affects children in many different ways, and it’s their experience-not the event itself-that determines the impact. This piece explores common signs…
Published: 16th Apr 2023
Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Video: Recognising Conduct Disorder: Part Two
Conduct disorder can look like defiance, aggression, or a persistent disregard for rules. This film explains the key symptoms to look out for and what…
Published: 19th Oct 2018
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: Recognising Conduct Disorder: Part One
Conduct disorder can look like defiance, aggression, or a persistent disregard for rules. This film explains the key symptoms to look out for and what…
Published: 19th Oct 2018
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: Treating OCD and BDD in children and young people
In this video, Dr Bruce Clark, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, discusses his extensive experience in treating OCD and BDD. He emphasises…
Video: Coping with scary and distressing memories
UK Trauma Council has produced a series of short videos - this is on coping with trauma and distressing memories.
Published: 7th Dec 2022
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: Anxious pupils: tips for teachers
Dr Sian Williams delivers tips for teachers dealing with anxious pupils: how to reassure them and create a calming environment.
Video: Understanding Self-Harm
Self-harm is when you hurt yourself as a way of dealing with very difficult feelings, painful memories or overwhelming situations and experiences. It can…
Published: 8th Mar 2024
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: How to support a child with disordered eating
Dr Sian Williams delivers guidance to support parents and carers who are concerned about a child’s eating. For families, noticing changes in eating can…
Video: PTSD and me: real life experiences
Exposure to traumatic events is very common in young people. After a trauma, a child may feel distressed, tearful or in shock; if these feelings persist,…
Published: 20th Oct 2018
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Article: 5 Ways to Help Manage OCD
OCD can significantly disrupt a child’s daily life, but there are practical ways to help. This piece explores five supportive strategies for managing OCD…
Published: 23rd Jul 2020
Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Video: Emily's Journey from Self-Harm to recovery
Emily talks about her journey through self-harm to recovery and what she would say to her 13-year-old self.
Published: 15th Mar 2023
Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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Updated: 5th Mar 2026
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