Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects the way a person experiences and interacts with the world. Autistic children may think and…
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Depression in children can be easy to overlook — it doesn't always look like sadness, and may show up as irritability, withdrawal, loss of interest in…
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You don't have to navigate this alone. On this page you'll find links to Nip in the Bud's own resources — expert films, factsheets, and lived experience…
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Teaching children who are experiencing mental health difficulties or neurodevelopmental conditions requires empathy, awareness, and practical strategies.…
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Stigma and discrimination around mental health and neurodiversity can have a profound impact on children's wellbeing — often playing out through bullying,…
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School avoidance is more than reluctance to attend — it is often a sign that a child is experiencing significant anxiety, distress, or difficulty that…
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PTSD in children can follow any experience that felt overwhelming or unsafe - from accidents and bereavements to abuse or family trauma. If you're concerned…
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Being a parent is one of the most rewarding — and most challenging — things a person can do, and when a child is struggling with their mental health it…
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The internet and social media offer children enormous opportunities, but they also carry real risks — from cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content,…
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OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is characterised by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours or rituals that a child feels compelled…
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Grief and loss affect children differently at different ages, and there is no single 'right' way to grieve. What children need most is the reassurance…
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Dyslexia is a common learning difference that primarily affects reading and writing, though it can also impact memory, organisation, and processing speed.…
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Challenging behaviour in children, whether that's aggression, defiance, meltdowns, or withdrawal, is rarely wilful. It is most often a sign that a child…
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Calming techniques are practical tools that can help children manage moments of stress, anxiety, or overwhelm. Learning to self-regulate is an important…
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Bullying's impact extends far beyond childhood, often leading to long-term anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. This collection provides expert guidance…
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Anxiety is a natural human response to stress, but for some children it can become overwhelming and interfere with everyday life - from school and friendships…
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ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) affects the way children regulate their attention, impulses, and activity levels. It's one of the most…
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For many Year 6 pupils, May doesn't just bring the promise of summer — it brings the worry of SATs. While a small amount of positive stress can be a motivator,…
By talking to children about mental health and neurodiversity, we can help them understand and accept themselves for who they are, and give them the tools…
Here are some suggestions for parents if children are struggling to go to school, feeling anxious in the lead-up to returning after holidays, or worried…
Educationalist Alis Rocca looks back at 2 years of hosting Nip in the Bud’s Children’s Mental Health podcast and some of the key themes that keep coming…
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Here we discuss the risk factors for children developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how to recognise the symptoms - along with…