Video: 4 things every parent needs to know about attachment theory
What does attachment mean and why do relationships matter so much as children grow up?
Video: How do I stop my children picking up on my anxiety over money?
My money worries are through the roof. How do I stop my children from picking up on my anxiety about the bills?
Video: My adopted child is struggling with school anxiety
If you're a parent or carer of a looked-after child struggling with separation anxiety, you're not alone, and support is available.
Video: 5 Tips to help you survive the school holidays
Holidays aren't always easy for kids (or adults for that matter). Family get-togethers can create all sorts of dynamics that children might not be used…
Video: My child won't go to therapy
Anxiety. My 11-year-old is having issues with anxiety. I’d like to get her help and support, but she won’t see a therapist due to stigma. Do you have any…
Video: Talking to children about divorce
I have a 12-year-old son. We are getting divorced and my son isn’t talking and is struggling with anxiety. How do I get him to open up so I can support…
Video: School-based anxiety
We have a son who is anxious about school, and he is getting close to school refusal. How can we support him?
Dr Sian Williams
Specialising in trauma, anxiety and resilience, and supporting people to manage their mental health in challenging situations.
Factsheet: How to help your adhd child transition to secondary
How to support your child during the transition to secondary school and how to help manage anxiety around exams.
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…
Guide: Guide to anxiety
A road map to help you understand anxiety in children: how it manifests, why it appears, and what you can do to help. Use this to find our most useful…
Dr Eleanor Leigh
Specialising in anxiety and emotional disorders in young people, with a focus on improving support and treatment.
Dr Jess Richardson
Focusing on trauma, anxiety and depression in young people, and improving access to effective, evidence-based support.
Dr Zoe Maiden
Focusing on anxiety, depression and trauma in young people, and helping families access effective, evidence-based support.
Dr Sarah Miles
Focusing on trauma and PTSD in young people, and improving access to effective support and treatment.
Alis Rocca
Educational Consultant and host of the Nip in the Bud podcast, promoting inclusive education, mindfulness and wellbeing for children and young people.
Article: Navigating SATS stress free
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,…
Article: Talking to children about mental-health and neurodiversity
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…
Article: How to talk to your child about mental health
By creating an open, ongoing dialogue, we can encourage children to develop a healthy and informed view of mental health.
Factsheet: School Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Parents
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…
Factsheet: Practical classroom tips for neurodivergence and mental health
Here are some simple tips to help accommodate the different needs of children in the classroom
Video: Children's voices about coronavirus
Made during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020, this film remains relevant today because children's anxiety about global events like pandemics or wars, and…
Article: Managing children's anxiety about coronavirus
This article was posted at the height of the Covid pandemic but still has useful tips for helping children cope with the anxiety that global health events…
Video: Keeping your child safe on smartphones and social media
Learn how to set healthy boundaries, keep phones out of bedrooms, use parental controls, manage apps, talk about pornography, and support your child’s…
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…
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,…
Video: A Stolen Childhood
Dangers of Smartphones and Social Media
In this film experts including Dr. Susie Davies from Papaya Parents examine the dangers of Smartphones and Social…
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…
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…
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…