" Anxiety disorders can affect family, school and social life, leisure activities and educational achievement and they often occur alongside other mental health problems." acamh.org/topic/anxiety-… From our FREE Topic Guide on #Anxiety. Pls share

The reasons for self harm are multiple and often caused by contexts of powerlessness and distress. Curiosity can lead to compassion, which can lead to helping someone develop alternative ways of meeting needs. Or sometimes/often, it is the context that just needs to change...

If you’re worried that your child is being bullied, here are some signs to look out for. #AntiBullyingWeek

Remember that it is important to be kind to yourself too. Try to tune out the voice of judgement and comparison and tune in to the voice that says you are enough 💚. #KindnessMatters #WorldKindnessDay

"The program uses art, music, dance and drama to help children address trauma and mental health challenges and runs in five Brisbane schools." #globalarttherapy #createchange #mentalhealth #expressiveartstherapies ow.ly/Jc4O50LC0jE

Our webinar is a must for all teaching and learning support assistants, and other colleagues who want to learn more about supporting the wellbeing of TAs and LSAs in your school. Get your FREE ticket now: ow.ly/96w850LCie9 #TA #LSA #SupportStaff #Teachers #SchoolStaff

Did you know that if you can’t make any of our webinars, you can still receive a recording if you register? This also applies to our upcoming online event, ‘Supporting SEN Professionals: Understanding Dyspraxia.’ Book your place now bit.ly/3EVLW5Q DYSPRAXIA FOUNDATION

#ArtTherapistsArt by Grace Vaughey⁠ ⁠ This artwork has been submitted in response to our themed call for art submissions: International examinations of #AntiOppressiveArtTherapy Topic: Intersectionality ⁠ Title: Intuition⁠ ⁠ View more bit.ly/3FU6a0e

It's encouraging to hear engagement is on the increase and spaces in health system reforms are being created for #YoungPeople to have their voices heard 📢 “I think young people do so much for their #MentalHealth...we can’t do it alone.” who.int/europe/news/it…

.The CAMH journal Top 10 Downloaded Papers 2022 #OpenAccess ‘Review: #School-based interventions to improve #MentalHealth literacy and reduce mental health stigma – a systematic review’ by Karen Ma, Dr. Joanna Anderson, & Dr Anne-Marie Burn bit.ly/3uF7ygt

"Because of the trauma experienced and the often unpredictable nature of the re-living, children may feel under threat." acamh.org/topic/trauma/ From our FREE Topic Guide on #Trauma by Andrea Danese & Dr. Patrick Smith Pls share

A Year in Review For this recorded webinar, as part of Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health's series of resources relating to the impact of ‘Conflict & War’, we brought together some of the world’s leading experts on #Trauma & its lasting impact on children & adolescents. bit.ly/3aYKylX

Identifying and responding effectively to Traumatic Bereavement This FREE session is the fifth of ACAMH’s ACEs Special Interest Group Monthly seminars, which is open to all. Register now to attend: bit.ly/3Bm0UiR #ACEs #Trauma #MentalHealth #CAMH #CAMHS

As we approach the end of the autumn term, now is a good time for school leaders to pause, reflect and reconnect with your sense of purpose. Apply for our school leaders service and make time for your own wellbeing: ow.ly/tC5B50M5vWG #SchoolLeaders #Wellbeing

🖍️ If you wanted to join the mailing list to keep up-to-date with the #PrimarySchool-based #ArtTherapy study's progress click here and subscribe: gmail.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e1…

It has been a privilege to witness the thinking of 18 art therapists during the 2022 interviews to refine our primary-school-based art therapy intervention! We are now over-the-moon that the next phase of the study has a home Newcastle University working with Simon Scott Hackett 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Here are some services that can help get you or a young person through the festive period if you need support 💛 Never hesitate to reach out.

The role nutrition can play in mood and behaviour, 12 Jan 2023 FREE for Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Members; £10 for non-members Gain practical ideas to help parents and carers influence the diet for the better. Visit bit.ly/3zqBZd2 to learn more & to book

We're proud to have supported so many #teachers and education staff this year through our helpline - and we'll continue to do so. We exist to support you 💙 Please share our helpline so staff know we're here for them - during the #Christmasholidays too 🎄 📞: 08000 562 561