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My Voice Matters
A short film highlighting the many voices of children and young people we feature in our films and why it’s important to support their voices to be heard.
Strategies for Schools to help children after long holidays and key transitions
NHS latest statistics show that 1 in 5 children had a probable mental disorder in 2023. It is more important than ever for teachers to be aware of the emotional wellbeing of the children in their class. Educational Consultant, Alis Rocca shares some strategies that might help teachers be aware of children’s emotions and deal with possible anxiety around children returning to school. Read our Strategies to Support Children’s Wellbeing fact sheet to find out more.
Anxiety in children: Tips For Teachers
This 4 minute film gives Tips for Teachers who have a child or children in their class who are either experiencing symptoms of Anxiety or have a known diagnosis of an Anxiety Disorder.
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Anxiety in Children Information Film
It is normal for young children to have worries but if these worries become intense and begin to impact on their daily lives, it may be that they have an anxiety disorder.
This film explains more about the different kinds of anxiety disorders, how to recognise them and how to help a child who has one.
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Managing Anxiety around School
Supporting parents, carers and their children as they transition back to school after a period away can be difficult. Senior Clinical Psychologist, Dr Jess Richardson shares helpful tips for Parents in this short film. Find out more by reading our Managing Anxieties Around School Fact Sheet.
Anxiety and Me : Real Life Child Mental Health Experiences
Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children.
This short film features real life accounts of Anxiety experienced by young people. Through their words we see the importance of early intervention by parents and teachers.
Nip in the bud strongly believes that early intervention and support for children ensures far better outcomes.
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How to Recognise Symptoms of Anxiety in Children
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Further information:
It’s normal for everyone to feel anxious from time to time – it’s a typical response to stress. However, some young people may experience uncontrollable levels of anxiety that are excessive in relation to what’s happening around them, and can therefore struggle with their day-to-day tasks and schoolwork.
Common worries can become overwhelming for children and young people with anxiety leading to them becoming quite distressed. If this does happen there are a few ways in which you can respond to try and calm the situation.
Some signs and symptoms to look out for include tears when entering school, being withdrawn from their peers, concentration difficulties, fidgeting, changes in appetite, and irritability.
Children sometimes struggle to identify and express their thoughts and emotions, which can lead to anxiety. Therefore, exploring how anxiety can make you feel and behave can be helpful – for example, planning lessons themed around anxiety. This may help children understand that feeling anxious is a normal emotion that everyone feels from time to time.