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Centre receives funding for its Early Years Programme
The Department of Health and Social Care announced an investment of £3.3 million in 23 local community projects across England – one of which is the Anna Freud Centre’s Early Years Programme.
- 23rd August 2019
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Fundraising, Media coverage
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#SelfcareSummer launched to support investigation into lifestyle changes to alleviate depression and anxiety
Today the Anna Freud Centre launches the first ever #SelfcareSummer to encourage more young people to take part in activities to promote their mental health and wellbeing over August.
- 1st August 2019
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage, Learning Network, Research
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National mental health programme to bridge gap between schools and colleges and NHS services
Pupils struggling with mental health are to benefit from more joined up care and support across schools, colleges and specialist NHS services, in a national roll out of a £9.3 million training scheme...
- 12th July 2019
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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Mental Health Awareness Training to be rolled out to secondary schools
Over 1,800 secondary schools and colleges will receive free Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) delivered by the leading mental health charity, the Anna Freud Centre, as part of a...
- 5th June 2019
- By: Tim Linehan
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge launches Centre of Excellence to drive change for child mental health
Today, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Anna Freud Centre is opening the new Anna Freud Centre of Excellence to drive change in children and young people’s mental health.
- 1st May 2019
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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Schools in Mind: Engaging with all parents and carers booklet launched
Today the Anna Freud Centre launches Supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools: engaging with all parents and carers. This free booklet has been developed by teachers, clinicians and parents...
- 19th March 2019
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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Professor Peter Fonagy to join Government school staff wellbeing expert advisory group
Professor Peter Fonagy, Chief Executive of the Anna Freud Centre is to join a new expert advisory group, chaired by the Department for Education, to advise the Department, Multi-Academy Trusts and...
- 15th March 2019
- By: Tim Linehan
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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The Duchess of Cambridge attends The Royal Foundation's 'Mental Health in Education' Conference
Our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge is attending The Royal Foundation’s ‘Mental Health in Education’ conference today, Wednesday 13th February.
- 13th February 2019
- By: Tim Linehan
- Posted in: General News, Events, Media coverage
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Centre announces pilot sites for project to improve mental health and wellbeing assessments for children entering care
Nine areas from across England will work with us to pilot new mental health and wellbeing assessments for children entering care.
- 6th February 2019
- By: Rosie Ellis
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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Pupils isolated from family, school and community at highest risk of exclusion
New research released today (Tuesday 5 February) shows that children who report weaker ties with their family, community and school are most likely to be excluded from school and experience mental...
- 5th February 2019
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage, Research
