Dr Sian Williams, a practitioner specialising in trauma, provides practical guidance for recognising and responding to signs of distress in young peop…
Dr Sian Williams discusses EBSA through a compassionate, evidence-informed lens to help educators, SEN and inclusion teams, psychologists, pastoral and…
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…
In this film, we meet Ayana and Sophie, who talk about what it feels like to live and learn with dyslexia, while Professor Maggie Snowling explains what…
Dr Bruce Clark joined the National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorders Clinic at The Maudsley Hospital, London in 2013. He is a consultant child…
Published: 29th Apr 2026
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In this video, Dr Bruce Clark, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, discusses his extensive experience in treating OCD and BDD. He emphasises…
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…
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…
Carrie and David describe how their happy child began to feel excluded and different when they started school. The outside world is so structured towards…
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,…
In families with autistic children, Dads can find themselves navigating family life without many people asking how they're getting on. Three fathers talk…
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…
Explore what true inclusion means for neurodiverse and mentally diverse children. This piece looks at the barriers young people face, the impact of mental…
Autism spectrum condition (ASC) is the preferred name for what is formally known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASC is not technically a mental health…
Published: 29th Apr 2026
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Marcia Brissett-Bailey is a passionate advocate for dyslexic and neurodivergent young people, championing self-esteem, confidence, and representation through…
Published: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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Neurodivergent children respond differently to anxiety and being in the classroom. Sian Williams gives us tips that can help teachers understand pupils…
Marcia Brissett-Bailey (author of "Black, brilliant and Dyslexic") shares her experiences with the intersectionality of the issues she's faced and how…
Following our podcast conversation with Tier Blundell, this piece shares how unrecognised ADHD and racism led to his school exclusion, and how he went…
Following our podcast conversation with father of seven, Scott Mair, this piece explores his family’s journey through bullying, supporting neurodivergent…
Practical ideas for talking to your child about their feelings, building trust, and creating safe, calm spaces for honest conversations about mental h…
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.
They provide mental…
Published: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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