Feeling anxious and worried is a normal experience for children, but how do we know when it's becoming a serious problem and what can we do about it? Claudia Hammond discusses these issues and more with expert Professor Cathy Creswell from the University of Reading, and Beckie, whose whole family was affected by her son's anxiety. 

Producer: Marya Burgess. 
Assistant Producer: Rose Palmer.

Child in Mind: what do we know about childhood anxiety and what can parents do about it?

Anna Freud has developed and delivered pioneering mental health care for over 60 years. Our aim is to transform current mental health provision in the UK by improving the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of treatment. We believe that every child and their family should be at the heart of the care they receive, working in partnership with professionals.

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Cyra is joined by Eve and Wonu to discuss how schools can celebrate Black British culture and ensure school policies don’t discriminate against young Black people.

Episode 5 – Black British culture and language in schools

In this episode, Cyra, Eve and Michelle look at what representation means both in school staff and on the curriculum, and the impact a lack of representation has on young people.

Episode 4 – Why representation matters

Cyra, Stuart and Rahi discuss how experiencing racism can impact a young person’s self-esteem, and the role schools play in helping build young people’s resilience.

Episode 3 – The impact of racism on self-esteem

In this episode, Cyra, Stuart and Rahi talk about the importance of involving the whole school community in anti-racism work, and share practical tips to help schools achieve this.

Episode 2 – Involving the whole school community

In our first episode, Cyra and Stuart look at why we consider racism to be a mental health issue, and the role schools can play in addressing it.

Child in Mind: what do we know about childhood anxiety and what can parents do about it?

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