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Welcome to our official UK KIDZ BOP YouTube channel! KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids and our YouTube channel is THE place to watch exclusive KIDZ BOP Kids interviews, behind the scenes footage, videos of our KIDZ BOP Kids singing and dancing, and all the official KIDZ BOP music videos.

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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

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They are free to download. However, a selection of our most popular publications are also available for purchase as hard copies.

Our titles are used by businesses and organisations across the UK, helping thousands of people manage and maintain their mental health.

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They are free to download. However, a selection of our most popular publications are also available for purchase as hard copies. Our titles are used by businesses and organisations across the UK, helping thousands of people manage and maintain their mental health.

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Resilient Rutland - funded by the National Lottery

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Resilient Rutland - funded by the National Lottery

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The Resilient Rutland project began in 2014, when young people in our county, faced with an ever-growing mental health issue, told us they wanted support which would build resilience to prevent more serious long-term problems later in life, and for the stigma around mental illness to be removed.

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What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear that is experienced as a combination of physical sensations, thoughts and feelings.

All children and young people feel worried sometimes, and this is a normal part of growing up. At certain points, such as on their first day of school or before an exam, young people may become more worried, but will soon be able to calm down and feel better.

Anxiety can become a problem when a young person feels stuck in it, or when it feels like an overwhelming, distressing or unmanageable experience. If this kind of worrying goes on for a long time, it can leave a young person feeling exhausted and isolated, and limit the things they feel able to do.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, there are things you can do to help them - including providing emotional support, working on practical strategies together and finding the right professional help if they need it.

What makes young people anxious?

A young person may feel anxious for a number of different reasons, depending on the individual. If your child is feeling unmanageable amounts of worry and fear, this is often a sign that something in their life isn't right and they need support to work out what the problem is.

The following kinds of things can make some children and young people feel more anxious:

experiencing lots of change in a short space of time, such as moving house or school

having responsibilities that are beyond their age and development, for example caring for other people in their family

being around someone who is very anxious, such as a parent

struggling at school, including feeling overwhelmed by work, exams or peer groups

experiencing family stress around things like housing, money and debt

going through distressing or traumatic experiences in which they do not feel safe, such as being bullied or witnessing or experiencing abuse.

This video by Braive (2m 30s) is a useful way of understanding how stress and anxiety can build up in a person's life.

Symptoms of anxiety

Anxiety tends to affect a young person's body, thoughts and feelings. They may also behave differently, including turning to certain coping behaviours to try to avoid or manage their anxiety.
Physical symptoms:

panic attacks, which can include having a racing heart, breathing very quickly, sweating or shaking

shallow or quick breathing, or feeling unable to breathe

feeling sick

dry mouth

sweating more than usual

tense muscles

wobbly legs

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhoea or needing to pee more than usual

getting very hot

Thoughts and feelings:

preoccupied by upsetting, scary or negative thoughts
nervous, on edge, panicky or frightened

overwhelmed or out of control

full of dread or an impending sense of doom

alert to noises, smells or sights

worrying about being unable to cope with daily things like school, friendships and being in groups or social situations

worrying so much that it is difficult to concentrate and/or sleep

Coping behaviours:

withdrawing or isolating themselves - including not wanting to go to school, be in social or group situations, be away from parents or try new things

repeating certain behaviours, actions or rituals (often called 'obsessive compulsive behaviours')

eating more or less than usual

self-harming

How to help your child in an anxious moment

When your child is in the middle of a very anxious moment, they may feel frightened, agitated or worried about having a panic attack. The important thing to do in the moment is to help them calm down and feel safe.

These strategies can help:

Remember that everyone is different, and that over time you and your child can work together to find the things that work best for them in these moments.

How to help your child manage their anxiety

Outside of moments when your child is feeling particularly anxious or panicky, there are things you can do over time to help them manage their anxiety and feel better.

A lot of these strategies are about helping your child to understand themselves and find out what works for them. The more confident they feel about helping themselves when things are hard, the more they will believe in their ability to cope - helping to reduce feelings of panic.

Some children and young people with anxiety will need professional and specialist help to feel better. They may benefit from a specific diagnosis or a treatment such as medication or talking therapy. You can find more information about this below.

Young people tell us it helps to...

find positive activities you enjoy

think about something you're looking forward to

do physical exercise

learn mindfulness and yoga

imagine your thoughts leaving your brain and floating off into the sky

keep yourself occupied

have time out

reflect on how you're feeling

talk to other people you trust

remind yourself you're not alone - odds are someone in your friendship circle has anxiety or depression too

Finding professional help

It's a good idea to seek professional support if self-help strategies are not making the situation better and anxiety is affecting your child's life - for example if they are feeling persistently anxious, often having distressing thoughts, or avoiding things like going outside or speaking to others.

There are different places where you can find help for your child. Your GP, your child's school and considering whether counselling or therapy might help are good places to start.

You can find out more about speaking to GPs, finding a counsellor or therapist, accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), getting help from your child's school and finding local services on our guide to getting help for your child.

You can find out more about speaking to GPs, finding a counsellor or therapist, accessing CAMHS, getting help from your child's school and finding local services on our guide to getting help for your child.

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Supporting A Child With Anxiety | Tips & Advice

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What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear that is experienced as a combination of physical sensations, thoughts and feelings. All children and young people feel worried sometimes, and this is a normal part of growing up.

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Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. All of our content is created by Place2Be's parenting experts. It's based on evidence and their experiences working with children, young people and their families.

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On My Mind | Resources for Young People | Anna Freud Centre

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See our list of wellbeing apps for kids that are designed to help them learn how to manage their mental health.

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CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

CAMHS is the name for the NHS services that assess and treat young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.

CAMHS support covers depression, problems with food and eating, self-harm, abuse, violence or anger, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety, among other difficulties.

There are local NHS CAMHS services around the UK, with teams made up of nurses, therapists, psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists (medical doctors specialising in mental health), support workers and social workers, as well as other professionals.

The first step to getting help from CAMHS is usually that you will be referred for a CAMHS assessment. This referral can come from your parents/carers, a teacher, GP, or yourself if you are old enough (depending on where you live).

If you're being supported by social care, a youth offending team, or a service at your school, they might also be able to refer you.

It's important to tell the person referring you as much as you can so you can get the help you need.

Most local CAMHS teams have a website where you can look up how to get access to their service.

After you have been referred, you will be put on a waiting list for an initial appointment (often known as an 'assessment'). This may sound scary, but it's normally just a chat so the CAMHS team can get to know you a bit and see how they can help.

At this appointment, you will normally meet one or two members of the CAMHS team. If you're under 16 years old, your parent(s) or carer(s) will usually be invited to join for part of this meeting.

This appointment will generally take place at a CAMHS clinic. But, in some circumstances, they may meet with you at your school or home. They will discuss with you the best place to meet before your appointment.

When you meet, the team will ask you questions to understand what you are struggling with and to get a better idea of what support you need.

Here are some common questions the CAMHS team may ask in an assessment:

What has brought you to CAMHS?

How long have you experienced the problem that has brought you to CAMHS?

What would you like to change in your life?

What might help tackle the problems you are experiencing?

How have you been feeling recently?

Try to be as open and honest as possible at your first appointment. These people are not mind readers and if you lie, you will not receive the best treatment plan for you to get better.

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At the end of the session, the team will talk to you about what happens next and what support they think you might need. You can also ask any questions you may have.

They may talk about your 'treatment' - this just means what you'll do together to help you get better.

If you would feel more comfortable having a parent or carer in the room with you during your assessment, that's fine. You can also see the team by yourself if you would prefer, though staff may expect a parent to be present for part of the meeting.

Also, if you or your parent/carer is not confident speaking English, CAMHS can provide an interpreter to help. Just let them know if this is the case.

It's important at your CAMHS assessment to try and be as honest as possible, as this will help the team assessing you understand how to support you.

Here are some things that are helpful for you to tell them:

when your problems started

what you'd like to change

if there's a pattern in the problems (keeping a diary or log book before your assessment can be really helpful to show this)

any difficulties in school or with friends

any general health problems, either now or in the past

any big family events or issues like divorce or bereavement

any recent or past trauma, e.g. emotional, sexual or physical abuse

other services you've had help from, like social care, hospital or private treatments

Going to CAMHS is a massive step and you should be so proud of yourself in acknowledging you need support.

Have a look at our medication pages for more information.

I was convinced that moving to adult services was the end of the world. BUT here I am, two years down the line, and I can tell you that I survived and that it was okay.

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CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. CAMHS is the name for the NHS services that assess and treat young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties. CAMHS support covers depression, problems with food and eating, self-harm, abuse, violence or anger, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety, among other difficulties.

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There are lots of things to get involved with, such as online discussions, the Kooth magazine, live forums on all sorts of topics, plus much more!

Lots of different young people come to Kooth...

You can come to Kooth to talk to other young people about your favourite hobbies or you can come to talk to a professional about more serious things that are going on.

Our friendly team of counsellors are here to talk you through anything that's on your mind! We're open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 12-10pm weekdays and 6-10pm weekends. All you have to do is click the speech bubbles and join the chat queue or message the team.

Quick Tip: The earlier you join the queue the less busy it is so the waiting times are shorter!

Our Kooth online Magazine and Discussion Boards have a huge mixture of content for you to explore!

is a mixture of a few pieces written by our Kooth Media Team and then lots written by Kooth users. There are lots of different types of articles from information based pieces to creative writing and poems.

are a crazy mix of stories, opinions and advice. It's also a place where you can go to talk about anything from your favourite Harry Potter characters to whether pineapple should go on Pizza!

Why don't you come along to one of our They're a safe and social space for Kooth users to come and chill out. Hosted by one of our fabulous Media Team members, you can come to have a relaxed chat, share tips and advice, and support each other.

We have live forums every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7.30-9.00pm. You will know when there is a live forum taking place because the little light turns from orange to green.

"Thank you.... you've shone a light in the darkness right now"

We're a branch of the company, XenZone, and we offer a free online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop.

We were founded all the way back in 2001 by Elaine Bousfield and have grown to offer support for more than 100 areas across the UK.

Your Guide to Staying Safe on Social Media and Beyond

Your Kooth Community on Social Media

It's really important to know that our socials are not moderated and we cannot respond to any messages or requests for urgent counselling. If you are in need of urgent support please head straight to the crisis link . We also can't share things you send us/tag us in.

Here at Kooth, we want to make sure you can engage with us outside of the platform on social media. We'll be aiming to provide you with some inspiration, helpful tips and reminders, and ultimately a moment to pause for some wellbeing when scrolling through your feed.

Remember: Social Media is a Public Platform

Please remember social media is a public platform. You are anonymous on Kooth; we don't know your real name or where you live. To protect this anonymity, remember not to share your Kooth username or any other information, such as your address or school or college, which might let others know more about you. Make sure you think before you post, comment or like anything. Remember that what you do online can be seen by others.

If you see one of our adverts or posts on Instagram or Facebook please remember:

- Likes and comments are public

- Your profile may be seen by others unless you make it private.

Information for parents and carers

Everything You Need to Know About Staying Safe on Social Media

General Security

If you do not use a password to log onto your device, you risk your personal information stored on your social profiles, emails etc being compromised. Make sure you have pin, password or fingerprint protection on your device. Advice on how to set up a password or PIN can be found from the manufacturer.
If you decide to use a password to protect your device, It is important to choose a password for your email that is unlikely to be guessed by another person. Preferably use a combination of letters, numbers and special characters. Do not write the password down where it could be found by someone else.

Social Media Safety Centres

Social media platforms store your information and keep you safe differently. It's important to visit each platform's safety centre, to ensure that you're keeping your personal information private and kept safe. Click on the links below to find out more from some of the platforms you're using:

Kooth is free, safe and anonymous online support for children and young people. It offers online counselling, community support and self-help articles. Young people can access live chat counselling until 10pm, 365 days a year.

Welcome to our Online Safety Hub. Please use the information within this webpage to access resources for staying safe on social media platforms (including our own channels).

It's possible to remove personal information from your computer to stay anonymous. This can be done quickly and easily. One way is by clearing cookies (online files that provide a way for websites to recognise you and keep track of your preferences), although this may mean that previously-saved passwords are no longer saved.
Alternatively, you could delete, for example, the last hour of your internet history, or just specific kinds of data while leaving others (such as saved passwords) alone.
If you have a search toolbar installed, it will keep a record of the search words you have typed into the toolbar search box. In order to erase all the search words you have typed in, you will need to check the individual instructions for each type of toolbar.

If you do not know the type of browser you are using, head to https://www.whatsmybrowser.org/

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There are lots of things to get involved with, such as online discussions, the Kooth magazine, live forums on all sorts of topics, plus much more! Lots of different young people come to Kooth... You can come to Kooth to talk to other young people about your favourite hobbies or you can come to talk to a professional about more serious things that are going on.

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Pooky has a PhD in child mental health from the Institute of Psychiatry, is the author of six books and is the current Chair of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition.  Her YouTube channel is full of informative videos for both children and their parents.

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Advice for parents and carers to help support their child's mental health and wellbeing.

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Parents and Carers | Advice and Guidance | Anna Freud Centre

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Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them support a child or a young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.

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YST Healthy Movers Programme

Healthy Movers aims to develop physical literacy in early years children and improve their school readiness and social mobility.

The Healthy Movers programme is designed to support two- to five-year-olds' physical literacy, self-esteem and wellbeing, helping them gain a better start in life.

The programme is delivered through resources and training for practitioners in early years settings and families to continue the activities at home. For more information on some of the Healthy Movers resources and tools that can be purchased individually, see our product page.

Find out more about Healthy Movers delivery in Cornwall and West Somerset by selecting the pink boxes on the right hand side of this page.

Free support

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made some of our Healthy Movers resource cards free for download. Use the links below to download the cards.

Healthy Movers - balancing activities (six cards) DOWNLOAD

Healthy Movers - moving activities (six cards) DOWNLOAD

Healthy Movers - using objects activities (six cards) DOWNLOAD

We are also hosting Healthy Movers At Home sessions twice a week live on YouTube from 26 January. Access each session using the calendar below. The Healthy Movers card that relates to each session can also be downloaded through the link in the calendar event.
For further information, please contact:
info@youthsporttrust.org

01509 226600

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YST Healthy Movers Programme Healthy Movers aims to develop physical literacy in early years children and improve their school readiness and social mobility. The Healthy Movers programme is designed to support two- to five-year-olds' physical literacy, self-esteem and wellbeing, helping them gain a better start in life.

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Information for young people on mental health and wellbeing

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If you’re struggling with how you’re feeling, it can be really scary and upsetting. Our information will help you find the support you deserve for your mental health.

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Get Support From Our Charity Partners

If you need support with your mental health but don't know where to turn, our Heads Together Charity Partners are there for you.

Whoever you are and whatever you're going through, talking it through can help and it's important you know you're not alone. We all struggle with our mental health at times, and we all need support.

Many of our Heads Together partners, and many other organisations, run confidential helplines and online services staffed by volunteers who can relate to the difficult times you or someone you know may be going through. See below for support that is available to you.

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If you need support with your mental health but don't know where to turn, our Heads Together Charity Partners are there for you. Whoever you are and whatever you're going through, talking it through can help and it's important you know you're not alone.