How isolation and secrecy fuel the self-harm flames

How isolation and secrecy fuel the self-harm flames

During Mental Health Awareness month in May 2022 – focused on the role of loneliness – we listened to our experts and those who have been through it to understand…

No such thing as too young

Why cases of eating disorders in children are increasing and where to find help There’s nothing perfect about this particular storm. COVID has left many people isolated and without access…

Four years wiser…

Did you know that the number four represents solidity and balance? And if we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, we’d be donning silk?But, in fact, we have reached our fourth…

Back to school anxiety – what to look for and how to help

It’s a time of disruption and heightened emotions for many but what if your child’s anxiety is something to really worry about? Given that many adults still feel the sense…

Emotional wellbeing in children – meet the guru

For those of you who have seen Alis’ tips and films on our site and social media, you will know already that she’s quite something. She manages to combine a…

Goodbye to our co-founder

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our co-founder, Daniel Nabarro. Daniel had recently struggled with Alzheimer’s and, having contracted shingles in January, deteriorated in health,…

We’ve learned so much in March we’d like to share

We’ve looked all over the web – so you don’t have to As schools reopened after a long slog, we felt nervous but also hopeful. The conversation around mental health…

How books can help 2021’s stressed-out kids

On World Book Day, the Reading Agency joins us to share the importance of reading for emotional wellbeing and beyond. Children and young people have had a tumultuous year: almost…

5 lockdown friendly days out with your kids

Knowing what you can and cannot do with your family has become one of the most divisive aspects of the latest national lockdown, with families across the UK unsure where…

Where to seek help for your child’s mental health during COVID-19

The below three quotes were taken from our video ‘Children’s Voices: Coronavirus’, where we spoke with a group of children from different backgrounds, in order to gain a broader understanding…