Our CEO, Deputy CEO and Director of Schools and Clinical Practice met with @childrenscomm.bsky.social Dame Rachel de Souza last week to discuss mental health and SEND reform in schools. Read more: www.annafreud.org/news/childre...

Great article in @bpsofficial.bsky.social by John Olusola Ojo at @alderheycharity.org 👀 www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... It highlights the importance of understanding #youngpeople perspectives, to best support them. The free modular surveys mentioned are here 👉🏽 www.corc.uk.net/wellbeing-in...

Our latest research: Does group support for foster carers help children in care? ⬇️

Did you know we offer free online coaching sessions to help you support an autistic person in your life? The sessions are one-to-one and delivered by trained peer guides with lived and family experience. www.autismcentral.org.uk/one-one

5 ways to talk to children about neurodiversity (thread)⬇️ #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

On day 1 of #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek2026 we want to make sure that our free guidance is shared for those using outcome measures in their work with young people. It includes insights from #neurodivergent #youngpeople 👉🏽 www.corc.uk.net/outcome-meas...

Many neurodivergent young people face barriers to support. This can not only cause mental health problems, but also make them worse. We can break these barriers down with approaches focused on trust, empathy and connection.

Applications are open for our postgrad courses with UCL! Come along to our open events for: • MRes Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology • MSc Early Child Development and Clinical Applications • MSc Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent Route) www.eventbrite.com/e/online-ope...

Do you work with family members of autistic people or need personalised guidance for your own family?   We’re commissioned by the NHS to offer free coaching sessions through Autism Central, a safe space to reflect on autistic wellbeing: autismcentral.org.uk/one-one #AutismCentralLearn

If you work in a school, come to our free training programme on self-harm. We’ll help you better understand self-harm and its underlying causes. And you’ll hear how to respond when a student says they’re self-harming. orlo.uk/C71De

If trauma travels across generations, so can repair and recovery. This is what our CEO Prof Eamon McCrory said at the MPowerMinds Summit in Bengaluru last week. "Trauma really operates through its impact on relationships. And that also means that recovery and healing happen through relationships."

This month, young people from Our Wellbeing Our Voice (#BeeWell, @annafreudcharity.bsky.social @thefea.bsky.social) shared their experiences of school, highlighting the importance of belonging, trusted adults, & inclusive practices. 📢 beewellprogramme.org/listening-to... #OurWellbeingOurVoice

For many autistic people life involves more uncertainty from unpredictable social rules to sensory environments changing without warning. Watch this video on creating safe, predictable spaces www.autismcentral.org.uk/news/safety-... @england.nhs.uk @kieranrose.bsky.social @joshuajknowles.bsky.social

The government announced measures on Monday to reform the education system, including support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Read our statement: www.annafreud.org/news/we-resp...

In our free Autism Central webinar, we'll explore common reasons for autistic people's non-attendance at school. We'll share practical ways in which families can help young people at home and in collaboration with schools. 🎒📚 13 Mar. Book here: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1uIxCgA2tq...

With therapists supporting patients with pathological narcissism to mentalize (to "read" and reflect on mental states in themselves and others), Mentalization-Based Treatment helps patients work through the challenges that come with pathological narcissism. www.annafreud.org/training/cou...

In our “So What?” seminar from our project @ebpu.bsky.social we’ll explore what meaningful involvement of lived experience experts in research looks like in practice. For anyone interested children and young people’s mental health. 💜 24 March 💜 17:30 💜 Free www.annafreud.org/training/cou...

Check out this blog & webinar recording which is in complete support of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek theme focussing on the importance of #belonging 👀 www.corc.uk.net/news-blogs/2... If you'd like to gain valuable data within your #school 👀 www.corc.uk.net/wellbeing-in...

This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week supports systems around children to help them feel they belong. Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou, Chair of Autism Central England’s National Peer Education Programme shares her personal experiences growing up neurodivergent: orlo.uk/QNKiP

From our 2025 Key Findings: A narrative study of young #women and #girls’ stories of their #mentalhealth and associated #support Read the full paper here: tinyurl.com/3v5bfrnt Check out the booklet: orlo.uk/dK3jo #resilience #belonging #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

We’re rolling out new training to improve neurodivergent children and young people’s wellbeing in schools and help them feel they belong.💜 We estimate over 10,500 neurodivergent students will benefit from the programme, Neurodiversity and Wellbeing in Schools, over 3 years.

3 ways parents and carers can help children and young people build a sense of belonging: ⬇️ #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

At school, a curriculum that fosters a sense of belonging improves mental health and academic outcomes. Especially for those who experience marginalisation, according to @pbe.co.uk. Let's help children and young people develop their place together.

Research from the Search Institute shows that young people with strong relationships show significantly higher levels of resilience, confidence, and belonging. Let’s create strong foundations and relationships, and help children and young people develop their place together.

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, and this year’s theme is ‘this is my place’, centring on belonging. Belonging matters. The relationships we build in childhood help us to form the foundations for lifelong mental health and wellbeing.

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek theme this week is #ThisisMyplace as 'belonging' is crucial for mental #wellbeing. These 2 free resources help #schools & #teachers gain real-life data into how pupils feel about: School Life www.corc.uk.net/wellbeing-in... Relationships www.corc.uk.net/wellbeing-in...

Resources for families of autistic people: www.autismcentral.org.uk You can join our free events: www.autismcentral.org.uk/events or 1-1 sessions with our trained peer guides for practical guidance: www.autismcentral.org.uk/one-one Open to families of autistic people of all ages in England.

All autistic people can achieve autonomy when they receive the right support at the right time, for activities they choose to do. We all need to make sure autistic young people’s preferences are heard and respected.⬇️

This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is “This is my place”, focusing on belonging. Education staff, we’ve created a free toolkit of practical resources and activities to foster belonging: mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/ch...

When a family goes through the loss of a child, attention often focuses on parents and carers. Siblings can be left carrying their grief quietly, feeling unseen and unsure of where they belong.

Winter can be like trying to function on a phone constantly on low battery. Everything takes more effort, energy drains faster and you need to recharge more. For some, the feeling lifts as spring comes. But for others it’s hard to shake. It can affect mood and daily functioning ⬇️

Did you know Mentalization-Based Treatment has been shown to reduce self-harm and depression in adolescents? In one study, 80 adolescents coming to mental health services several times with self-harm and depression were randomly allocated to either MBT for Adolescents or treatment as usual.

Book your place now for our next free #webinar So What Can We Learn From Lived Experience Experts in Research? Discover how meaningful involvement of #livedexperience experts can strengthen the quality, relevance & impact of #mentalhealth #research shorturl.at/Cwupb

Right now, we’ve calculated that there are around 115,000 women and birthing people experiencing common – often called ‘mild-to-moderate' - perinatal mental health difficulties who are not getting the support they need.

Autistic speech and language therapist, and our associate for England's National Autism Peer Education Programme, Elaine McGreevy has recorded this short, calming reflection from our Autism Central group coaching sessions 🌊 youtu.be/PBbaSJhBvO8?... #AutismCentralLearn

Are you a senior leader in a school or college? Would you take leadership roles during critical incidents? Join the UK Trauma Council's training on how to respond to potentially traumatic events that affect your school or college community: www.annafreud.org/training/cou...

For autistic young people at university, mentoring can be a crucial support. Join Dr Brian Irvine to learn about his research and explore how mentoring can become a tool for advocacy and institutional change: orlo.uk/5CZAj

📢 #BeeWell research with 25,000+ pupils aged 11–14 found little evidence that social media or gaming causes anxiety or depression. Wellbeing depends on support, connections, and daily life, not just screen time. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

When using outcome & feedback measures with children & young people it's important to consider individual differences. We've created these 4 free guidances to support practitioners & services to develop practice & approaches to best meet individual needs 👀 www.corc.uk.net/outcome-meas...

UK young people are unhappier than nearly all their European counterparts.  Our partner @beewelluk.bsky.social’s founder is on @fabnhsstuff.bsky.social podcast explaining why we need a national wellbeing measurement in the new Schools Bill from the government: fabnhsstuff.net/fab-collecti...

We have resources for families of autistic people at www.autismcentral.org.uk You can join one of our free events: www.autismcentral.org.uk/events And 1-1 sessions with peer guides: www.autismcentral.org.uk/one-one Sessions are open to families of autistic people of all ages who live in England.💜

It's Season 4 of our Autism Central Podcast! We’re starting with psychotherapist and author Catherine Asta and her daughters Caty and Kristina, on navigating life with an autistic and neurodivergent brain, to balancing your own needs with parenting: www.autismcentral.org.uk/guidance/pod...

Our Young Champion Emily and Grace are calling for a National Wellbeing Measure for better mental health data, helping prevent mental ill health in future generations. www.ourwellbeingourvoice.org

Our CEO, Professor Eamon McCrory, reflected on how the mental health charity sector's history should inform the government's review into the prevalence of mental health diagnoses. Read his thoughts in CYP Now: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/in-d...

Do you work with people with complex emotional and relational difficulties – sometimes diagnosed as ‘borderline personality disorder’? Structured Clinical Management is a way for generalist mental health practitioners to better support people with ‘BPD': www.annafreud.org/training/cou...

Tiegan, our neurodivergent consultant, trainer and Autism Central Associate, has shared their tips on how to keep regulated, safe and happy during the holiday season. Watch their video with more ideas: orlo.uk/J5gYR

Self-care can be bubble baths, meditation and exercise. But it can also be staying in bed all day, venting, leaving all your messages on delivered, "let's leave this till the new year" and reminding yourself you shouldn't have to feel guilty about your decisions. 💜

Our CEO, Professor Eamon McCrory, reflects on our recent visit from HRH the Princess of Wales 🩵

Trusted relationships in childhood - where children feel seen, valued and loved, form the foundation for lifelong mental health and wellbeing. Relationships are not a luxury; they are the infrastructure of mental ill health prevention.

Are you working with family members of autistic people, or do you need personalised guidance for your own family? We’re commissioned by the NHS to offer free, online coaching sessions through Autism Central: www.autismcentral.org.uk/one-one #AutismCentralLearn