Mental Health

Explore the impact of vicarious trauma on front-line child protection professionals. Learn about its manifestations, coping strategies, trauma-informed organisational interventions, and practical recommendations for building workforce resilience.

Download our EBSA Support Plan based on the R.I.S.E. framework, designed to help schools and families support pupils experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

Explore the overlooked long-term effects of SSRI-induced emotional blunting, with a focus on Sertraline. This article examines the neurobiological, psychological, and social consequences, and offers clinical recommendations for better patient care and informed prescribing.

Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), their impact on child development, and how to support affected children through trauma-informed approaches. Expert insights & resources.

Explore how trauma can mimic ADHD symptoms in children and why trauma-informed assessments are essential for accurate diagnosis and support. A must-read for parents, educators, and professionals.

Download a printable Self-Care & Safety Planning Booklet for young people. Build coping skills, manage distress, and promote resilience in SEMH & neurodivergent young people.

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) web links and resources for parents and caregivers with children who have or are showing traits of SEMH needs.

A sensitive guide to talking to children about self-harm. Learn supportive ways to approach this topic and help children feel safe and understood.

Understand what SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs are and discover practical strategies to support children in education, schools and care settings. Learn how SEMH impacts learning, behaviour and wellbeing.

Learn how to support children through anxiety attacks with practical strategies, calming techniques, and professional insights for educators and caregivers.