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Video: The power of kindness
A random act of kindness is something really simple that you can do to bring joy into somebody else's life.
Factsheet: What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
This article was reviewed and enriched with expert insights from Dr Sean Cavanagh – Academic Clinical Fellow, National…
Published: 15th Jun 2021
Updated: 8th May 2026
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Updated: 8th May 2026
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Video: 1. Staying positive
Academy Award-winning actor Olivia Colman explains the importance of looking after yourself and staying connected with others, to ensure you look after…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Factsheet: How to support a child who is being bullied - Tips for parents
Bullying can have a big impact on a child’s mental health, and might be in the form of physical violence, humiliation, verbal abuse, or leaving someone…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Privacy Policy
Nip in the Bud is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the highest level of security for your personal information. This Privacy…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Families under Pressure
‘Families Under Pressure’ is a series of 12 videos featuring parenting tips and guidance on how to respond when children are misbehaving, and how to build…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Article: How Yoga Supports Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Discover how yoga supports children’s mental health through movement, breath and nature. Learn simple poses, mindfulness tips and ways to build calm, confidence…
Factsheet: Self-Harm: Facts, Signs and Support
Designed for adults supporting young people, this guide explains self-harm behaviours, risk factors, referral pathways, and everyday strategies to reduce…
Published: 1st May 2026
Updated: 1st May 2026
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Updated: 1st May 2026
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Practical tips for teachers in the classroom
This resource brings together classroom-based approaches to support children with a range of needs, including attention difficulties, anxiety, neurodivergence,…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Article: Why ADHD can go undiagnosed
For a diagnosis of ADHD, these core symptoms should be present by the age of 7 years, even if they’re not recognised until later in the child’s life.
Published: 2nd Nov 2020
Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Video: Living with ADHD - Debbie's Story
In this film, Debbie explores how an earlier diagnosis could have helped her receive the right support and understanding in school.
Published: 17th Apr 2023
Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Factsheet: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Tips For Teachers
How can teachers help ADHD pupils thrive in the classroom?
Factsheet: 9 Quick Tips for helping parents of children with ADHD
Children with ADHD can have lots of energy and their brains are full of ideas and creativity. However, they can also struggle to focus, be forgetful, and…
Published: 17th Jul 2024
Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Video: ADHD: Tips for parents and carers
This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers of a child with ADHD support that reflects how their brain works, with empathy and understandi…
Factsheet: Self-harm in children: what you need to know
Self-harm in children can be frightening to discover and difficult to understand. Knowing what drives it — and what actually helps — makes it easier to…
Published: 15th Jun 2022
Updated: 16th Apr 2026
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Updated: 16th Apr 2026
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Factsheet: My child is self harming - help for parents
Finding out your child is self-harming can feel overwhelming. It's important to know that with the right support, children can learn healthier ways to…
Published: 15th Jun 2022
Updated: 16th Apr 2026
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Updated: 16th Apr 2026
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Factsheet: Disordered Eating in Children: Signs, Types and Support
Disordered eating can affect children of any age, and the signs aren't always obvious. Understanding what to look for - and knowing when to act - can make…
Video: What is trauma-focused CBT?
Trained therapists can deliver specialist trauma-focused CBT to help face the trauma and control horrible thoughts.
Published: 7th Dec 2022
Updated: 16th Apr 2026
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Updated: 16th Apr 2026
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Video: What is post traumatic stress disorder?
Nip in the Bud has been given permission by the UK Trauma Council to share this series of four short animations, which they have produced on the topic…
Published: 7th Dec 2022
Updated: 14th Apr 2026
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Updated: 14th Apr 2026
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Video: Children and the trauma of the Grenfell tragedy
Dr Sian Williams and Dr David Trickey talk about the trauma suffered by children who witnessed the Grenfell tower fire.
Published: 30th Jan 2023
Updated: 14th Apr 2026
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Updated: 14th Apr 2026
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Video: PTSD in the classroom - Tips for Teachers
In this 4-minute film, Dr Sian Williams gives Tips for Teachers who either have a child or children in their class who are experiencing symptoms of Post-Traumatic…
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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Trauma
Trauma can result from any experience that feels threatening or overwhelming to a child - and what is traumatic for one child may not be for another. Its…
Published: 9th Apr 2026
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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Video: 11. Managing Negative Feelings
Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh talks through a calming toolkit for your child and explains how to encourage children to reflect on their emotions.
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 2nd Apr 2026
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Updated: 2nd Apr 2026
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Toolkit
Once you understand what a child is experiencing, the next step is knowing how to help. This collection offers practical, evidence-based strategies you…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Challenges
When children struggle, the causes aren't always obvious. Difficult behaviours often signal that something in their world feels overwhelming - whether…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Published: 31st Mar 2026
Updated: 31st Mar 2026
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Updated: 31st Mar 2026
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