Anna Freud

06/02/2026

How can parents and carers best support autistic young people in ways that honour their needs, strengths and autonomy?

Join us for a free online session with Olive Kayongo to explore the unique moments of joy, trauma and advocacy that shape our journeys as parents of autistic children and young people.

Olive is a neurodivergent mother of autistic children, a parenting practitioner, speaker and content developer, and group education co-facilitator for England's National Autism Peer Education Programme.

This session is part of our free Autism Central webinar series.

Book your place:
https://orlo.uk/AMB2L

05/02/2026

Our scientific conference will bring together experts in child development, developmental neuroscience, clinical psychology and psychiatry to share the latest research findings and discuss their relevance for clinical practice with children and young people.

Limited 20% discounted early bird places are available on a first come, first served basis.

Find out more and book now: https://orlo.uk/475w5

05/02/2026

Every young person deserves to feel safe, supported and represented at school.

This week is Race Equity Week. School staff, we have just updated our free e‑learning course to help you understand the mental health impact of racism and how to take positive action.

The course goes through practical school‑wide strategies like:

🧠 Developing staff knowledge and awareness
🧠 Changing policies and employment practices
🧠 Increasing representation in the curriculum
🧠 Involving students, parents and carers in learning

Join the learning: https://orlo.uk/gHqZU

04/02/2026

A strong sense of belonging is so important for school children’s mental health and shaping how they see themselves.

Children’s Mental Health Week is coming up on 9-13 Feb!

This year’s theme, “This is my place”, focuses on belonging.

This theme encourages schools to explore what helps children feel part of something, whether that’s in family life, friendships, school or the wider community.

Education staff, to help you plan we’ve created a free toolkit filled with practical resources and activities.

We hope you find it useful as you continue to build a culture where all pupils feel they belong. https://orlo.uk/bJKG9

04/02/2026

Next week is Children's Mental Health Week, and our free webinar will help you to explore how bereavement affects children and siblings, and what helps restore safety, connection and belonging after loss.

🗓️ 13 Feb
🕰️ 16:30
🎟️ Free

Book your place: https://orlo.uk/oUC71

03/02/2026

1 in 5 young people has a probable mental health problem. On top of that, winter can be hard for everyone and exacerbate low mood.

If you’ve been struggling with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or feeling low this winter, remember you’re not alone. Support is available. You can:

💜 Text AFC to 85258
💜 Head to website for resources and emotional support
💜 Call Samaritans on 116 123

And if you work in a school or college, check out our free toolkit of resources on winter wellbeing – both for looking after your students and yourself: https://orlo.uk/KIaVl

30/01/2026

Mentalization-Based Treatment can be an effective treatment approach for working with adolescents with a wide range of mental health needs including:

🧠 interpersonal difficulties
🧠 emotional dysregulation
🧠 impulsivity
🧠 self-harm

Join us to learn to how apply this model effectively in clinical settings, with our experts Holly Dwyer Hall, Maria Svernell and Norka Malberg.

Book your place: https://orlo.uk/KZOw2

29/01/2026

Place2Be is proud to be partnering with the Education Endowment Foundation and leading researchers at Ipsos in the UK , Anna Freud, University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine to evaluate the Learning Together for Mental Health (LTMH) programme.

LTMH is a whole school approach designed to strengthen relationships, improve student wellbeing, reduce bullying and create a more positive school climate. Following promising results in pilot schools, we are now inviting secondary schools across England to take part in this larger scale trial.

Register your interest to learn more and explore whether your school could join the study. https://bit.ly/4jvPJZC

28/01/2026

Right now, we’ve calculated that there are around 115,000 women and birthing people experiencing common – often called ‘mild-to-moderate' - perinatal mental health difficulties, who are not getting the support they need.

To close this gap, we are launching a new report today – Integrate - calling for more integration of services.

This includes the recruitment of over 500 dedicated psychological practitioners embedded within universal services - such as maternity and health visiting - to improve support, along with one service for all people experiencing perinatal mental health problems.

The evidence is clear. When we intervene early, and when psychological support is integrated into universal services that families already know and trust, we can change lives.

Integration means help is available when and where it’s needed most. It prevents escalation, strengthens parent–infant relationships, improves outcomes for babies, and reduces pressure on overstretched services.

Importantly, it is what both professionals and women and birthing people consistently tell us they want.

Dr Camilla Rosan, a Consultant Perinatal Clinical Psychologist and our Clinical Research Lead, said:

“Integration is complex but it is possible, and we hope services use this report to guide change. For example, we urge the current National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation in England to prioritise mental health outcomes as much as physical, along with the vital role integration can play.”

Read more: https://orlo.uk/0Ow5v

28/01/2026

Autistic speech and language therapist Elaine McGreevy has recorded this short, calming reflection for our Autism Central group coaching sessions. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/PBbaSJhBvO8?si=io9p3Dx90XNE3BXa

Elaine is also our associate for England's National Autism Peer Education Programme.

NHS England Workforce, Training and Education

A 2-minute guided reflection for carers by autistic speech and language therapist, consultant, trainer, and author Elaine McGreevy. This video invites us to ...

26/01/2026

How can workers keep mentalizing, stay connected and offer help that is creative, accessible and inclusive?

AMBIT is helping teams around the world do exactly that.

Come along to our Minds in Crisis conference on 19 March to hear about practice, challenges and innovation.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/s8Vzx

22/01/2026

Are you a clinical mental health professional? Join our training to develop a practical understanding of the key elements of the model.

Over three days, you’ll explore:
🧠 the core mentalizing stance
🧠 approaches to assessment and case formulation
🧠 skills for working with children, parents and carers from a mentalizing perspective.

Find out more:
https://orlo.uk/Lhr78