Professionals
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Our help for children and families
We provide a range of specialist types for support for children, young people and families, seeing them at the Centre, in schools and other settings. In addition to our direct work, we provide resources to other professionals to be more effective in their work. The overarching aim of our services is to build resilience and to help children, young people and families who are in distress.
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Anna Freud Learning Network
The Anna Freud Learning Network is a free national network for individuals and organisations which shares the latest research, resources and learning opportunities to those working to transform the mental health of children and young people.
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CYP MH Workforce Development
The CYP MH Workforce Development team continues the work of the CYP IAPT Programme Team, and the London & South East Collaborative with the aims of improving children and young peoples’ experience of mental health services, improving outcomes and in developing a skilled workforce.
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UK Trauma Council
The UK Trauma Council (UKTC) is the first UK-wide platform enabling collaboration between individuals and organisations holding expertise in childhood trauma.
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The Link Programme
The Link Programme is a major national initiative, specifically designed to enable collaboration between education and mental health professionals. In building collaboration across local areas, it seeks to get more children and young people the help and support they need, when they need it.
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National Centre for Family Hubs
The National Centre for Family Hubs offers specialist support to providers interested in setting up or delivering a Family Hub in their area.
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The THRIVE Framework
The THRIVE Framework is an integrated, person centred and needs led approach to delivering mental health services for children, young people and their families.
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IPT World Map
The IPT World map is a new and exciting opportunity for the IPT community to network, sharing details of training centres, research activity and regional and national groups.
IPT World Map -
Shared Decision Making
Tips for young people, parents and carers, and mental health professionals about how to engage in the shared decision making process.
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Research
Our research activity at the Anna Freud Centre aims to advance our understanding of mental health and wellbeing in children and young people. We explore how mental health and wellbeing is experienced by children and young people, what influences it, and what supports it.
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Training and events
Our internationally respected trainings and conferences team deliver practical and advanced training to allied mental health professionals.
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Insights from the North West
This report was produced following a period of cross-sector discussions with colleagues and communities in North West England. The report also sets out evidence of the challenges faced, and highlights examples of pioneering advances and promising practice within the North West.
Insights from the North West