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Article: A father’s experience with school bullying
Teacher and educationist, Alis Rocca looks at the impact of school bullying on children and young people and shares insights from our conversations with…
Video: Bullying at School
Are you a teacher or educator looking for practical strategies to prevent, spot, and respond to bullying in schools? In this video, we share expert guidance…
Article: Understanding Bullying
If everyone is educated to spot and understand what bullying is and to feel clear about the different ways to get help that are available, bullying is…
Published: 5th Feb 2026
Updated: 5th Feb 2026
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Updated: 5th Feb 2026
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Article: How bullying affects childrens long-term mental health
It's no secret that bullying can affect mental health in children. But did you know that the effect of bullying can lead to long-term conditions such as…
Published: 19th Jun 2020
Updated: 5th Feb 2026
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Updated: 5th Feb 2026
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Article: Signs a Child is Being Bullied
Recognising the signs of bullying early is crucial for protecting your child's wellbeing, or a pupil in your classroom.
Published: 28th Jan 2026
Updated: 5th Feb 2026
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Updated: 5th Feb 2026
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Video: Responding to School Anxiety for Teachers
In this film, Education Consultant Alis Rocca explains what we mean by the term and what teachers, schools and education professionals can do to support…
Video: School Phobia or EBSA: Tips for Parents
We explore what school phobia and Emotionally-Based School Avoidance really mean and how to recognise why it may be happening.
Article: What is Emotionally Based School Avoidance
The current levels of absences suggest that school is a challenging environment for many children; rather than focusing on attendance for its own sake,…
Published: 1st Jan 2024
Updated: 27th Jan 2026
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Updated: 27th Jan 2026
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Factsheet: School Phobia and what to do
Emotionally based school avoidance, or EBSA, is a term which is often used to describe children who struggle to go to school because of their anxiety.
Published: 16th Jun 2021
Updated: 18th Jan 2026
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Updated: 18th Jan 2026
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Article: Signs of a panic attack
If you’re not familiar with the signs of a panic attack, it may seem as though it has come from nowhere, without warning.
Published: 1st Dec 2020
Updated: 18th Jan 2026
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Updated: 18th Jan 2026
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Article: Sunday Anxiety
Anxiety can look and feel different for each child, particularly if they have a pre-existing mental health or neurodevelopmental condition.
Published: 26th Nov 2022
Updated: 18th Jan 2026
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Updated: 18th Jan 2026
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Video: Anxiety in Children
This film explains more about the different kinds of anxiety disorders, how to recognise them and how to help a child who has one.
Article: Helping young people manage stress
By providing young people with the tools to manage their stress, we can encourage them to take action themselves before they reach the point of feeling…
Published: 31st Oct 2022
Updated: 17th Jan 2026
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Updated: 17th Jan 2026
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Video: Depressive Symptoms: Tips for Teachers
Children who have been exposed to a bereavement, parental divorce or separation, moving house and neighbourhood, family ill health, parental mental illness…
Video: Managing Anxiety around School
Some children are struggling with going to school, especially after a period of holiday time. Dr Jess Richardson gives tips on how parents can help if…
Video: How to recognise symptoms of anxiety in children
It is normal for young children to have worries but if these worries become intense and begin to impact their daily lives, it may be that they have an…
Published: 24th Sep 2018
Updated: 26th Dec 2025
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Updated: 26th Dec 2025
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Video: Depression and me
This short film features real-life accounts of Depression experienced by young people. Through their words, we see the importance of early intervention…
Published: 20th Oct 2018
Updated: 20th Dec 2025
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Updated: 20th Dec 2025
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Video: Anxiety - Tips for Parents and carers
Dr Sian Williams explores how anxiety affects the body and explains a variety of helpful approaches parents and carers can use to support anxious chil…
Video: Anxiety and Me - Real Life Children's Experience
This short film features real-life accounts of Anxiety experienced by young people. Through their words, we see the importance of early intervention by…
Published: 20th Oct 2018
Updated: 19th Dec 2025
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Updated: 19th Dec 2025
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Video: Smartphones and Online Safety in Schools
Smartphones and Addiction
Dopamine is a brain chemical associated with pleasure. It is released when we anticipate a reward—similar to the excitement before…
Video: Social Media and Body Image
In this film, we speak with children between the ages of 7 and 13 about their online experiences, what they have seen, and what they wish they hadn’t …
Peter Ruppert Jr
Peter advocates for better mental health education in schools and the role of social media in fostering community and support. He is the founder of Anxiety…
Published: 8th Dec 2025
Updated: 8th Dec 2025
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Updated: 8th Dec 2025
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Podcast: How to support anxious children in school
Peter Ruppert shares his personal journey with anxiety, and the conversation highlights the need for empathy and understanding from educators and parents…
Podcast: Supporting children struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)?
Dr Naomi Fisher explores emotionally-based school avoidance, offering psychological insights and practical strategies to help children return to school,…
Podcast: How can we support children through school avoidance?
Dr Naomi Fisher explores emotionally-based school avoidance, offering psychological insights and practical strategies to help children return to school,…
Podcast: How can parents support children who struggle with going to school?
I speak to clinical psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher on supporting children through (EBSA), and how teachers and parents can meet the developmental needs of…
Transcript: Breathing Techniques to help anxious children
Transcript of the film: "Kids Breathing Techniques"
Hello. I'm Alis Rocca.
I'm a headteacher and life coach and I work with children and families to help…
Published: 30th Oct 2025
Updated: 30th Oct 2025
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Updated: 30th Oct 2025
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Article: Barriers to learning: why children might not be engaged in school
Explore the many reasons children may struggle to engage at school, from sensory overwhelm and neurodivergent needs to anxiety, bullying and life stresses.…
Published: 5th Feb 2023
Updated: 30th Oct 2025
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Updated: 30th Oct 2025
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Factsheet: Anxiety - Tips for Parents
Anxiety is an emotional alarm system that keeps us safe, but it can become unhelpful if we are anxious all the time. You can support children to find healthy…
Published: 20th Apr 2022
Updated: 16th Sep 2025
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Updated: 16th Sep 2025
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Transcript: Autism and comorbid conditions in children
One of the things that we, as a research group, have been really interested in understanding is what happens to autistic children with coexisting or co-occurring…
Published: 24th Jun 2025
Updated: 27th Jun 2025
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Updated: 27th Jun 2025
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