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  • How young people are helping to make healthcare more sustainable

    Climate change is increasingly affecting children and young people’s mental and physical health, from climate anxiety to air pollution. Alexandra, who’s involved in our NHS Youth Forum’s Young Researchers programme, explains her thoughts on the importance of young people’s voices in pushing forward climate action in healthcare.

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    Anxiety Anxiety, stress & worry Mental health Mental health and emotional wellbeing Stress Worry

  • How to talk to your children about distressing news

    Sometimes children and teenagers can feel overwhelmed and worried by stories they hear or read about in the news or on social media. Lois Wignall, Assistant Director - Mental Health and Trauma Services, gives her advice on how to approach talking to your children about distressing news.

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    Mental health and emotional wellbeing Online safety Parenting support

  • How to find your next adventure in nature

    We spoke with Abbie Barnes whose mission is to empower others to improve their mental and physical health by connecting to nature.

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    Environment Mental health Mental health and emotional wellbeing

  • Three ways social prescribing helps children and young people

    Becky Rice, Senior Policy Advisor on Mental Health and Wellbeing at Barnardo’s, shares findings from our research on how social prescribing can help children and young people meet practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.

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    Mental health and emotional wellbeing

  • Why we need to support and celebrate new dads

    Dr Matt Price, Barnardo’s strategic lead for clinical psychology and psychotherapy, writes about the importance of supporting dads.

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    Family support Mental health Mental health and emotional wellbeing Parenting support

  • The importance of supporting children's mental health

    Barnardo’s Mental Health Programme Manager, Lydia Davies tells us why supporting children’s mental health is as vital as supporting their physical health.

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    Mental health and emotional wellbeing
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