Mental Health Hub

Supporting older children and teenagers

It can be hard to know how to support children and young people with their worries and problems. Here’s some useful guidance from across the BBC.

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How to chat with your child about their mental health

As a parent, talking to your child about how they’re feeling can be difficult. Check out the tips below to help you start – and follow up – those all-important conversations about mental health with confidence.

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Talking to your child about their emotions

It can be hard to watch a child struggle to manage their emotions. These top tips can help you to start working through the uncomfortable feelings – such as anxiety, worry and low self-esteem – that your child may have.

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How to tackle anxiety with Dr Anna Colton

Are you or your child struggling with anxious thoughts? Psychologist Dr Anna Colton gave BBC Bitesize seven quick, easy and simple techniques that you can try at home, with your child or by yourself, to manage these thoughts and tackle day-to-day anxiety.

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