Six children aged two to 11 are the newest faces to be announced as part of River Island’s latest campaign, "Labels Are For Clothes".…
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Stories, news, and practical ways to help support positive mental and emotional health and well-being in children.
Striker Boy: The campaign celebrating the life of its author in aid of Mind
Of the more than 100 books that Jonny Zucker had written, Striker Boy was always his and his family's favourite. Now, Striker Boy has been republished in aid of the mental health charity, Mind [https://www.mind.org.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw5jHtP622QIVGV8ZCh3j0gBxEAAYASAAEgK48fD_BwE] . We spoke to the manager of…
Children's Mental Health 'A Huge Problem', Prime Minister Outlines Action Plan
Theresa May revealed how the government intends to support children’s mental health, admitting it is a ‘huge problem’ The Prime Minister joined Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby live on the This Morning sofa today to outline the government's plans to support youngsters. It comes following a study…
Mindfulness and Mental Health in Picture Books - An Interview with Circus House
Everyone in my family has worked for the NHS. Themes about health and care are normally our main subjects of conversation and the spirit of wanting to help others and support universal health was a big influence. Before starting Circus House...…
'More, Earlier Exam Experience to Cure GCSE Stress,' Says Minister
Defending reforms to the way in which the examination system works, Nick Gibb, Education Minister, said children should sit more exams from an earlier age...…
Children’s Eating Disorder Treatment Waiting Times Decrease, Amid 55% Rise In Cases
Waiting times for children and young people with eating disorders receiving treatment are decreasing, but cases themselves are on the rise, new figures have revealed. NHS England says that 236 patients out of 307 nationwide (76.9 per cent) requiring urgent referrals were given treatment within a week from December…
Real Problems, Real Advice for Kids and Teens: An Interview with Presenter Katie Thistleton
Focusing on real questions from real kids, Katie’s debut book seeks to provide warm, honest advice on a wide variety of issues that kids and teens across the UK face. From friendship and family issues to body image, self-esteem and self-harm, together with...…
New Survey Uncovers What’s Really Making Kids Feel Anxious (It’s Not Social Media)
The UK’s largest children’s charity Barnardo’s have revealed the results of their survey into what worries children and teens. Conducted by YouGov on behalf of the charity [http://www.barnardos.org.uk/news/New-survey-shows-half-of-all-schoolchildren-feel-sad-or-anxious-every-week/press_releases.htm?ref=128176] , the results, released just in time for Children’…
Self-Esteem Building Tips for Kids
Sarah Kendrick, Head of Service at children’s mental health charity shares some top tips for children on how they can build their self-esteem…