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Lived-experience champions hold us to account on participation

Anna Freud Champions, Vicky and Evie were asked to interview our most senior leaders to discuss our participation work.

Building a better future: A call to prioritise the mental health of children in care

In May, the UK Trauma Council helped launch a national report calling for evidence-informed reform to mental health services for children in care. This blog shares key messages from the ...

‘Don’t lose sight of the potential’

We respond to the government’s revised plan for Young Futures Hubs.

Strengthened guidance on mental health in latest RSHE guidance

We deep-dive into what the new RSHE guidance means for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Neurodivergent adolescents experience twice the emotional burden at school compared to their neurotypical peers

Anna Freud supports study highlighting need for improved mental health approach for neurodivergent students in schools.

New guide suggests parenting interventions should be ‘first line of support’ for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

New data reveals 1 in 4 young people have a mental health condition

We respond to research revealing ‘incredibly concerning’ increase in mental ill health prevalence among 16- to 24-year-olds.

Being Dad

To mark International Father’s Mental Health Day 2025, Parent Champion Dylan reflects on his parenthood journey so far and provides some useful tips for other dads like him.

Why babies’ voices matter

This blog highlights the importance of listening to babies to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.