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Factsheet: ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
ARFID is a restrictive feeding and eating disorder, involving avoiding certain foods, restricting overall intake, or both, leading to nutritional or psychosocial…
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As schools reopened after a long slog, we felt nervous but also hopeful. The conversation around mental…
Published: 1st Apr 2021
Updated: 20th May 2026
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Factsheet: Strategies to support children's wellbeing
This fact sheet was prepared during the COVID-19 pandemic however still provides many useful strategies for teachers to support children's mental health…
Published: 15th Jun 2020
Updated: 20th May 2026
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Podcast: Navigating PDA: Insights for Parents
Christine urges schools to listen to parents as "experts" on their children and highlights that neurodiversity training and individual pupil need, should…
Published: 16th Apr 2026
Updated: 20th May 2026
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Podcast: Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story
Today I'm joined by a courageous young person who is sharing their lived experience of growing up with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and anxiety. In our conversation,…
Podcast: The silent cost of exclusion
Research shows that children from marginalised groups, particularly those from black Caribbean backgrounds and those with neurodivergent profiles like…
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About Nip in the Bud®
Nip in the Bud® was set up to encourage awareness about mental health disorders in children. These relatively common problems which…
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Podcast: Transforming Education with Rachel MacFarlane
Rachel Macfarlane emphasises the importance of equity, diversity, and building strong relationships with students and families. Rachel discusses the challenges…
Dr Bruce Clark
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: 15th Apr 2026
Updated: 15th May 2026
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Dr Bettina Hohnen
Specialising in working with parents and families in the context of neurodiversity, Bettina helps parents, teachers and professional teams create environments…
Published: 15th Apr 2026
Updated: 15th May 2026
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Article: Fine at school, falling apart at home: autism, masking and PDA
On one side, a child who appears calm and compliant. On the other, the pressure of a day spent hiding how much they are struggling — a pressure that can,…
Article: Supporting siblings in families with an autistic child
We share practical, parent-led advice on supporting siblings, balancing family life, and building understanding when one child is autistic.
Published: 17th Apr 2026
Updated: 13th May 2026
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Article: Beyond the label - navigating Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Andy Tolly discusses navigating autism, ADHD, and the 'cliff edge' of secondary school. Learn how the new SEND White Paper and National Inclusion Standards…
Article: How connection weaves mental strength
Human connection strengthens mental health. It is the golden thread weaving through every experience; it is the fundamental element that helps to foster…
Video: Building Trust with your children
Dr Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk about their feelings and managing…
Challenging Behaviours
When a child shows the above behaviours, as well as more extreme behaviours (including violence, use of weapons, stealing, lying, fire-setting, and cruelty…
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Dr David Trickey
Dr David Trickey has specialised in working with traumatised children, young people, and their families since 2000, particularly following domestic abuse…
Published: 11th Dec 2025
Updated: 13th May 2026
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Dr Petra Gronholm
Dr Petra Gronholm joined LSHTM in August 2024. Before this, Petra held positions at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's…
Published: 11th Dec 2025
Updated: 13th May 2026
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Dr Matt Woolgar
Dr Matt Woolgar (MA, PhD, DClinPsy) is Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the National Adoption & Fostering Service Maudsley Hospital, London and is an…
Published: 13th May 2026
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Nip in the Bud is produced by skilled etc with advice from experts and stories from real people. Here they all are.
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Place2Be
Place2Be is a pioneer in early intervention. The charity helps schools understand and identify mental health problems, enables children and young people…
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Dr Jess Richardson
Dr Jess Richardson specialises in working with children and young people with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders and depression. She is…
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Fifty percent of mental health conditions develop before the age of 14.
It doesn't need to be a life sentence.
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