News - 2015
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Children whose problem behaviour improves perform better academically
The educational attainment of children is more likely to suffer if their conduct worsens during primary school, according to new research carried out by a team at the Anna Freud National Centre for...
- 1st September 2015
- By: Rose Palmer
- Posted in: Research
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The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families are piloting a unique approach to helping children overcome trauma
Thanks to the kind assistance of the Joanna Simpson Foundation, the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families will be piloting a unique approach to helping children who have been the...
- 17th August 2015
- By: Davina Metters
- Posted in: General News, Fundraising, Research
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Young Patron writes a new play to be performed at the Chelsea Theatre
We are delighted to announce that there will be a special performance of ‘A Fragile Lift’, a new play directed by Sherina Stewart and written by Young Patron Christina Carrafiell, at the Chelsea...
- 14th August 2015
- By: Davina Metters
- Posted in: General News, Fundraising, Events
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Schools in Mind Summer Event
On the 28th July we hosted the second Schools in Mind event at our Rodney Street site. The day showcased how different parts of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families are...
- 28th July 2015
- By: Rose Palmer
- Posted in: Events
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Inside children's minds
Dr Sheila Redfern, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, was interviewed by ITV’s This Morning about Pixar’s new film Inside Out.
- 27th July 2015
- By: Rose Palmer
- Posted in: Media coverage
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What does depression feel like? And what’s it like to go to therapy?
“If I was trying to explain to someone who has never experienced it, ever, it’s like trying to explain a colour that they can’t see.”
- 13th July 2015
- By: Rose Palmer
- Posted in: Events
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Parents of young people diagnosed with depression say they need support too
“I feel like I can’t do anything and as a mother it’s the worst thing in the world that you can’t help your child.” Many parents of young people diagnosed with depression feel helpless, and say that...
- 8th July 2015
- By: Rose Palmer
- Posted in: General News
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Schools Out! Come to our open house 'Schools in Mind' event on 28th July
Schools Out! The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families is delighted to invite you to our open house event focused on the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in...
- 8th July 2015
- By: Davina Metters
- Posted in: General News, Services, Events
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How can schools and child and adolescent mental health services work together better?
Do you work in a school? Want to contribute to policy and commissioning on how schools and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) can work best together? Fill in our short survey! If...
- 23rd June 2015
- By: Rose Palmer
- Posted in: General News
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Chief Executive of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families re-appointed as an NIHR Senior Investigator
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families' Chief Executive Peter Fonagy has been appointed as a Senior Investigator by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).
- 22nd June 2015
- By: Rose Palmer
- Posted in: General News