At Anna Freud, our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
A world in which they and their families get support that is designed with their input, available at the right time, and meets their needs, so that they can develop their emotional and mental health.
Our resources
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For under fives
We have a selection of resources for early years wellbeing including working with babies & young children on digital platforms, coronavirus support, and a 'Bonding with baby' podcast.
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School and college resources
Browse our free mental health resources for those working in primary, secondary and FE settings.
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For children and young people
Our children and young people's wellbeing resources aim to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health & wellbeing. These pages have been co-produced by young...
Our latest news
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Anna Freud releases its manifesto on how prevention and early intervention can close the gap in children and young people’s mental health
World leading mental health charity unveils five-point plan to reduce the need for costly emergency mental health support .
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We’re thinking differently about mental health. Will you join us?
We launched our first ever manifesto today (17 April 2024) and we’re asking for a renewed focus on prevention and early intervention to support children and young people’s mental health....
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Naz’s story: Starting early in communities
In this story from our Thinking differently manifesto, Anna Freud Young Champion, Naz, tells us in her own words why she thinks it’s important to educate people about mental health from ...
Anna Freud Crisis Messenger
The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope. Their service is staffed by trained volunteers who will work with you to take your next steps towards feeling better.
If you need support, you can text AFC to 85258.
Our research
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The HeadStart Learning Programme
The Evidence Based Practice Unit leads the national evaluation of HeadStart. Together with our partners, we evaluate and share learning from the HeadStart programme.
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Education for wellbeing
Explore Education for Wellbeing, England's major mental health intervention trial in schools. Backed by the Department for Education, we assess innovative approaches with Anna Freud, gau...
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The Reflective Fostering Study
A 12-month exploration assessing the impact of the Reflective Fostering Programme on children aged 4-13 in care.
Become our Partner
Collaborations and partnerships are crucial to our research. Our research units and collaborative projects pool expertise around particular priorities or areas of work.
We collaborate with academic institutions to carry out research and we partner with national and international organisations committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and families to maximise our impact.
Upcoming training courses
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Senior mental health lead training
Online training courses for senior mental health leads, helping you develop a sustainable whole-school approach to mental health.
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The Lighthouse MBT Parenting Programme
The Lighthouse Parenting Programme is an evidence-based intervention, underpinned by research in the fields of attachment, child development, trauma, neuroscience and by core psychoanaly...
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Story Stem Assessment Profile Training
The Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP) is a clinical and research assessment tool for use with clinical and maltreatment populations.
Become a Champion
Our Champions volunteer their time, experience and expertise to contribute to our projects and services, all of which are focused on improving the wellbeing and mental health of children, young people and families.
This can involve things like: supporting us to review our resources, sharing parents'/carer's perspective as part of our training days for mental health professionals, helping out at events and much more.
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Anna Freud's newsletter provides updates of the latest news, research, events and fundraising activities.
Upcoming conferences and events
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National Autism Trainer Programme Conference
One year on: Shared learning experiences and ripples of change.
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What we’ve learned from senior mental health lead training
Learn more about the senior mental health lead role and what we’ve learned through delivering the national training programme.
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Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) Conference
Join us to celebrate the work done with the Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) model in primary and secondary care at our first DIT conference.