Anna Freud

An Anna Freud project, the Child Outcomes Research Consortium, is working with Aestora who's developed a new AI-based Digital Health Score, to help young people understand the emotional intensity of content they view online. Are you aged 16-18 or a parent/carer of a 13-18 year old? Check out how to get involved in our research project and share your voice to help us support young people's mental health! https://orlo.uk/5sCfs

One of the aims of our ED Strategy is to embed the wellbeing of our people and the wider community of professionals that support children, young people and families as a priority. Read how we’re doing in community wellbeing in our midway review: https://orlo.uk/pWKOS #EDI #EquityDiversityAndInclusion #AnnaFreud #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth

Eiman, a National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP) Expert by Experience, shares her experience of co-delivery with NHS NATP trainers in their services. She highlights the importance of pre-planning and working with a positive team. Join the National Autism Trainer Programme’s closing conference to hear more real-life stories from EbEs, NHS delegates and trainers on the impact that the training has had since it was rolled out. The conference is online and free to attend. Book your spot: https://orlo.uk/YoU4s NATP is run by Anna Freud in partnership with AT-Autism commissioned by NHS England. #NATPmentalhealth #AutismTraining #NationalAutismTrainerProgramme #AnnaFreud #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth

Are you a psychoanalytically or dynamically trained practitioner? We invite you to our course to learn how to deliver a brief psychodynamic intervention to support clients with depression. Delve into dynamic interpersonal therapy theories, techniques and live role-plays. NHS Talking Therapies staff may be eligible for fully funded places. Learn more & apply to attend before 31 January: https://orlo.uk/LSiLY

Today’s the last day of our BBC Lifeline Appeal, so we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who’s supported. Whether you donated, shared or watched our film on BBC One, you’ve truly helped us support children and young people reach their full potential. We couldn’t do our vital work without you. There are still time to help - our appeal closes tonight at 23:59! https://orlo.uk/F7hMx #AnnaFreud #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #BBCLifeline

A new NHS 10-year plan will be published in spring 2025, outlining the government’s long-term ambitions and priorities for the health service. It will focus on three shifts that are intended to better meet the needs of the UK’s population, including: 🔹 Moving care from hospitals to communities 🔹 Making better use of technology 🔹 Focusing on preventing sickness, not just treating it And change is urgently needed. Right now, one in five children and young people in England has a probable mental health disorder, and the number of children and young people in contact with mental health services has more than doubled since 2018. We believe the new NHS 10-year plan can help us build the wellbeing of the next generation through: 🔹 A mental health prevention strategy 🔹 A greater emphasis on early years 🔹 Better understanding of adolescence 🔹 More trauma-informed support, as early as possible 🔹 Early support in schools and colleges Our CEO, Professor Eamon McCrory, talks about what these could look like in CYP Now: https://orlo.uk/JotPb

This festive season your gift could be a donation to our BBC Lifeline Appeal - helping us to transform children and young people’s lives to ensure they get the right support at the right time. And there’s never been a better time to donate as - thanks to our generous match-funders - your donation could have double the impact! Support our appeal: https://orlo.uk/sSip1 #BBCLifeline #AnnaFreud #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth

Young people told us that when they are struggling, they are usually told to see a professional. This can be a great help, but young people don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves. Over the holidays, young people might not have access to their usual support networks. This is where self-care could come in. It’s up to each person to decide what works for them, but we hope these self care tips and activity ideas - designed in collaboration with our Young Champions - will be useful: https://orlo.uk/OsYNH And for parents, our Parent and Carer Champions offer some tips of their own: https://orlo.uk/AZN2R Remember these are not a substitute for seeing a mental health professional. 💙 #AnnaFreud #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #SelfCareTips #SelfCareMatters

Only one week left to donate to our appeal on BBC Lifeline! One in five children and young people in England has a probable mental health disorder, and the number of children and young people in contact with mental health services has more than doubled since 2018. We’re here to close that gap. By taking a holistic approach - led by the latest evidence and guided by lived experience – we expand our understanding, develop better care and equip all who impact children and young people’s lives with the tools to support their mental health. With this approach, and your support, we will ensure all children, young people and families get the right support at the right time. Watch and donate to our appeal to help us provide this essential support. Your help will change children and young people’s lives across the UK. And there’s never been a better time to donate as, thanks to our generous match-funders, your donation could have double the impact and help us raise even more funds. Watch our appeal and donate now: https://orlo.uk/1iFjG #BBCLifeline #AnnaFreud #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth

Our office will be closed and our projects and services will have reduced capacity from 23 December to 2 January. The holiday period can be hard - especially if you're struggling with your mental health or are supporting someone who is. If you need urgent clinical support, remember you can contact your GP surgery, local A&E or NHS 111 or 999 in the UK, or your emergency services in your country. And if you need someone to talk to, don't forget you can: 💙 Text AFC to 85258: https://orlo.uk/j6JFA 💙 Head to MindMeeting OÜ website for resources and emotional support: https://orlo.uk/1LmNu 💙 Call Samaritans on 116 123: https://orlo.uk/8goFt #AnnaFreud #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth