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We've added 19 more self-care strategies to annafreud.org/selfcare to help those struggling with #anxiety or #depression over the festive season including #gaming & #shopping. You decide what to try. If it helps keep doing it & if it doesn't try something else #selfcaresunday

We’re excited to announce that #OnMyMind – a new website for young people – is coming soon! It’s been co-produced with young people to empower other young people to make informed choices about their #mentalhealth. #WorldMentalHealthDay

Congratulations to anyone coming out this #NationalComingOutDay. Our new digital resources are also #comingout this Monday! Our Youth Wellbeing Directory is already live & can provide info on mental health support for the LGBTQ+ community: youthwellbeing.co.uk #loveislove

This booklet aims to offer guidance about what school staff can do to support the mental health of a young person in secondary schools. Download now: annafreud.org/tmhsecondary/ We also have a booklet on our website for primary schools. #SchoolsinMind

Plates and bowls are often bigger these days, so why not try getting child-sized ones for the kids? It'll make it much easier to tell if they're getting the right amount for their 'me-sized meals'. Get more food facts here: ow.ly/pFq530lLUEP

Phew! 😃 Give yourself a pat on the back for completing your first week back at school.

If your child is feeling anxious about going back to school, here are some things you can do to encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling ow.ly/u6j830lDp0Y

Anti-Bullying Week: Choose Respect - Official Secondary Film: youtu.be/UNjddfY-AXA?a via @YouTube

Anti-Bullying Week 2018: Choose Respect - Official Primary Video: youtu.be/2wdYttIm5S8?a via @YouTube

We’ve got tons of healthier lunchbox ideas to choose from – and they are all easy to put together! Make a note of the ones you think your child will enjoy and add them to your shopping list: nhs.uk/change4life/re…

It is really important to chat with your children on an ongoing basis about staying safe online. Not sure where to begin? These conversation starter suggestions can help. bit.ly/2GjftWx

Luke Skywalker's training was the work of a lifetime, but your kids can learn all the moves this summer and have loads of fun in the process! Get started with double Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones! ow.ly/Kn8930liAk6

Our Activists share advice about university clearing, choosing different paths and what to do if your A Level results aren't what you hoped for ow.ly/Hzjb30lxlFy

Blog: Dealing with Difficult Teen and Young Adult Behaviour ow.ly/6V0130lxE3u

What to do if your child didn't get the grades they hoped for ow.ly/LEAR30lpRqF

Fortnite has a PEGI rating of 12, PEGI have said this is due to the: ‘frequent scenes of mild violence. It is not suitable for persons under 12 years of age’. Find out more about Fortnite in our guide for parents bit.ly/2pssh4U

Let's get kids moving! Brand new Star Wars-inspired activity games have just been released this week! ow.ly/AaMw30lussc

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Brand new ways to keep your kids active are coming every week! Check out the website now: ow.ly/Kn8930liAk6

If you're worried about a young person who you think might be self-harming take a look at our advice ow.ly/TVSz30lnUE8