What is therapy and does it work for mental health problems?  These questions are discussed in this month's Child in Mind podcast. Presenter Claudia Hammond is joined by Maisy, 18, who has various types of therapy for both obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder, and Professor Peter Fonagy, Chief Executive of Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families.

Child in Mind: what is therapy and does it work?

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 is therapy and does it work?

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