Anna Freud

Anna Freud We're a mental health charity and we’ve been supporting children and young people for over 70 years. This account is monitored Monday-Friday 9am-5pm GMT.

We listen to and learn from their diverse voices, and integrate this with learnings from our science and practice to develop and deliver mental health care. This holistic approach has world-changing potential – our training, schools support, networks, partnerships and resources equip those who impact children and young people’s lives with the knowledge and skills to support their mental health. We believe mental wellbeing is the foundation from which children and young people achieve their potential. By continually expanding our understanding and translating it into practice – grounded in science and guided by children and young people – we can ensure they get the right support at the right time.

Here at Anna Freud, we believe school non-attendance needs to be understood through a whole-school mental health and wel...
21/11/2025

Here at Anna Freud, we believe school non-attendance needs to be understood through a whole-school mental health and wellbeing lens which focuses on relationships, and the individual needs and experiences of that child or young person.

To learn about evidence-based ways to support students experiencing barriers to attendance, come along to our webinar on 9 December: Are students missing school, or missing support?

We have a limited number of free places available for state-funded schools in some boroughs of London - check the concessionary places section on our booking page.

Sign up here: https://orlo.uk/9PGW4

Our world seems to be increasingly devoid of connection, but supportive communities and relationships are exactly what w...
20/11/2025

Our world seems to be increasingly devoid of connection, but supportive communities and relationships are exactly what we need more of to maintain good mental health.

What do you think needs to be done to allow healthy relationships to flourish?

Here at Anna Freud, our research sheds light on why mental health problems develop so we can design new approaches to prevention and intervention with children, young people, families and communities. We share our expertise through training, and help services and policymakers improve the systems that shape young lives. In a rapidly changing world, we champion fresh, practical approaches that give every child the opportunity to thrive. Find out how we can help: https://orlo.uk/9AI07

Around 1 in 5 children and young people in England have a mental health condition. To turn the tide, we must develop new...
19/11/2025

Around 1 in 5 children and young people in England have a mental health condition. To turn the tide, we must develop new approaches to preventing mental ill health, working in partnership with young people, families and communities.

Here at Anna Freud, a charity that is transforming care for children and young people through science, collaboration and clinical innovation, we think this can be done – in part - through:
🫶🏼 Supporting young people to fostering good relationships – whether that’s with friends, family or professionals
🌈 A more inclusive school system
♾️ Tailored support for children with additional needs and disabilities

What do you think needs to be done to give every child the chance to thrive?

18/11/2025

Do you work with children aged 4-9 – especially those who’ve experienced maltreatment?

If so, you’ll know it’s so important to have a way to understand how these children see their relationships and family environments. And to help them share this in a way that feels safe and comfortable for them.

Join our 4-day course on how to use the Story Stem Assessment Profile to help children thrive from 3-13 February: https://orlo.uk/wnBw7

Behind every child struggling to attend school, there is a story we need to understand. Here at Anna Freud, we believe...
17/11/2025

Behind every child struggling to attend school, there is a story we need to understand.

Here at Anna Freud, we believe this work can be supported through a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing, emphasising relationships and inclusion.

To learn about evidence-based ways to support students experiencing barriers to attendance, come along to our webinar on 9 December: Are students missing school, or missing support?

Sign up here: https://orlo.uk/2LsYh

Here at Anna Freud, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of mental health professionals to improve the syst...
12/11/2025

Here at Anna Freud, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of mental health professionals to improve the systems that shape young lives.

Our postgraduate programmes in conjunction with combine academic excellence with real-world clinical insight, preparing students to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Whether you’re exploring a new direction or building on existing experience, come along to our online open events to discover more about our courses, meet our teaching teams, and ask any questions you may have.

Register your place and then book onto the following sessions (times are UK time):
📝 3 December: MSc Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice, 12:30-13:30
📝 9 December: MRes Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, 12:30-13:30
📝 10 December: MSc Early Child Development and Clinical Applications, 12:30-13:30

https://orlo.uk/Fi7Jy

The direction of the new curriculum review is promising, although we will continue to monitor how funding, workforce cap...
07/11/2025

The direction of the new curriculum review is promising, although we will continue to monitor how funding, workforce capacity and equity are prioritised.

Read our full statement: https://orlo.uk/C14wn

06/11/2025

Are you a parent or carer of an autistic child? How can you support them with big emotions, such as frustration, anger or intense joy?

Our expert group educator and content developer Alexis Quinn explains the power of co-regulation and how by controlling our own nervous systems and maintaining a calm presence, we can help children to regulate their own emotional responses.

Find out about more free resources and events for families and support networks of autistic people from Autism Central, commissioned by NHS England Workforce, Training and Education: https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

From 10-14 November, schools across the UK will unite for Anti-Bullying Week 2025. This year’s theme, “Power for Good”, ...
06/11/2025

From 10-14 November, schools across the UK will unite for Anti-Bullying Week 2025.

This year’s theme, “Power for Good”, encourages pupils to recognise the power they each hold - to speak up, support one another and create positive change when they see bullying, whether online or in person.

Our free resource toolkit brings together practical resources to help you explore “Power for Good” with your pupils and strengthen your whole-school approach to preventing and responding to bullying.

Download the toolkit: https://orlo.uk/1zbpu

We can all work together to make sure our society is more neurodiversity-affirming. At our conference on 2 December in ...
30/10/2025

We can all work together to make sure our society is more neurodiversity-affirming.

At our conference on 2 December in London, we’ll be learning from neurodivergent experts on how we can all do this.

Join us to hear how neurodivergent people experience trauma and how to create more equitable systems.

The conference is for:
🧠 professionals working with neurodivergent people
🧠 educators
🧠 researchers
🧠 policymakers
🧠 neurodivergent people and their families

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/pZ8MS

Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of autistic and ADHD students is a vital part of creating an inclusive, thriv...
28/10/2025

Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of autistic and ADHD students is a vital part of creating an inclusive, thriving school and college ethos.

Join our webinar on 4 November to hear our expert panel share research, insights and practical strategies to support education professionals move beyond awareness and towards neurodiversity-informed practice.

Book your ticket: https://orlo.uk/j81nc

Areej was one of our students on the MSc in Development Psychology and Clinical Practice by UCL, based at Anna Freud. R...
27/10/2025

Areej was one of our students on the MSc in Development Psychology and Clinical Practice by UCL, based at Anna Freud.

Read Areej’s full story and others' in the latest edition of our alumni magazine! https://orlo.uk/jy3lq

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