We have collected together lots of information and advice on all aspects of psychology for children and young people. Scroll down to see our top tips and advice for children, young people and families.

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Why It’s Okay to Fail

[This article was written by a 15 yr old - we think it's unmissable! - ACS] Epic Failures Thomas Edison was told by his tutors that he...

Before You Self-Harm - take 5 mins to BREATHE

This is a short exercise to prevent self-harm. "Before you do anything else, take 5 minutes to BREATHE". Clinical Psychologist shows you how

You are not alone

Sources of help for young people dealing with mental health difficulties Sometimes it helps to feel that you are not alone in struggling...

5 Steps to Supporting Someone Who Has Self-Harmed

It is tricky to know how to react when someone says they thinking about hurting themselves. Here are some ideas about how to support them.

Exercise gets rid of stress - that works for kids too!

You always knew exercise was good for you - but did you know how much it improves mental health? Fight or Flight Stress Reponse We...

1 way to get teens to talk

“I thought there was something bothering her, but she wouldn’t talk about it..." Dr Helen Care shares a technique for getting teens to talk

Look Who's Confident Now!

Body language that says it for you Looking confident and being confident are often very similar. No-one feels confident all the time in...

Self-Harm - how and why we hope to help

When Frankie, then aged 11, spoke to us about a friend who had revealed she was thinking about self-harming, we were suddenly catapaulted...

Ideas for family games

- happier together through play! Happy International Day of Happiness! Yes indeed, it is the 20th March, it is 2019 and so it is the...

New approach to worry and anxiety

Don’t worry, be happy…..(well, some of the time!) “In every life we have some trouble, But when you worry you make it double. Don't...

Why it's OK to Fail

Let's build resilience this Mental Health Week and beyond.