It's World Mental Health Day and we wanted to share some ideas for how to support children with additional needs or disabilities after a traumatic event ⬇️

This World Mental Health Day we’re remembering the importance of knowing what PTSD looks like so we can recognise when a young person is struggling. Find out more about PTSD and how you can support someone with it in our project the UK Trauma Council’s new guide: uktraumacouncil.org/resources/tr...

We have some exciting news... From today, Anna Freud is leading the delivery of Autism Central for the NHS, a co-produced and co-delivered peer support programme for families of autistic people of all ages and those working with them.

Our So What? seminars build the bridge between #evidence and practice in children and young people’s mental health. Registration is free! Join us at 5.30pm on 27 November and hear about #research from the last year www.annafreud.org/training/cou...

The Education Committee has published a pivotal report calling for a root and branch transformation in how mainstream education supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) (1/4)

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Making the move from primary to secondary school can feel tough for many young people. 🏫🎒 Read our guide for parents on how to support children who’ve just started secondary school: www.annafreud.org/resources/sc...

Content warning: Suicidal thoughts 7 ways for school staff to have a conversation with a colleague having thoughts of suicide ⬇️ 1. Be supportive - offer non-judgemental support that you’re able to follow through on. From @edsupportuk.bsky.social (1/7) #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

We couldn’t be prouder of our colleague Adelaide who’s been named a 2025 Churchill Fellow! She'll be travelling internationally to explore how schools and communities support recovery in the aftermath of mass traumatic events, and the role of hope. www.annafreud.org/news/anna-fr...

Two for #FollowFriday: Get evidence-based updates on youth #MentalHealth research and innovation from @ebpu.bsky.social and if you work with children and young people, find out about lived experience, training, specialist clinical support and resources at @annafreudcharity.bsky.social #CYPMH

Do you work with children or young people? Check out our free mental health resources. They cover everything from neurodivergence to self-harm, sharing evidence-based ways to help children recover and thrive: www.annafreud.org/resources/ And for educators: mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk

Did you know we host internationally respected training and conferences, sharing practical ways to support young people with mental health professionals? 💜 All our training is grounded in evidence from our research and others’. Here’s what we offer: www.annafreud.org/training/cou...

We're looking for young people & caregivers to help shape research into financial support for families with social care input 📣 Have your voice heard 📷 Join discussions 📷https://forms.office.com/e/FEqfy7ktmU 📷 Questions? [email protected] #SocialCare #Research

Going back to school can be tough for young people. We have resources to help you help them through it 💙 Lesson plan and teaching resources: orlo.uk/XbfK8 For education professionals: orlo.uk/nTlgR For parents and carers: orlo.uk/1IF5V

Around 1 in 5 children and young people have a probable mental health disorder - rising from 1 in 9 in 2017. That’s why we need to find out how to better support young people and develop mental health care that makes a real difference to as many as possible, as early as possible. ⬇️

Hi everyone! Welcome to our new BlueSky account. For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️

Health staff are being supported to improve care provided to autistic people in mental health services as part of a three-year, charity-run programme @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social reports @annafreudcharity.bsky.social communitylivingmagazine.com/mental-healt...

#Teachers if you’ve ever felt unsure about supporting students’ mental health, this episode is for you. Prof Jess Deighton from @annafreudcharity.bsky.social breaks down what teachers can do & how whole-school approaches create real change. Tune in! 🌟📚 changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/navigating-m...