Child in Mind

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is medication for mental health problems safe? How do young people make decisions about their treatment? These questions are discussed in this month's Child in Mind podcast. Presenter Claudia Hammond is joined by Maisy, a 19-year old Young Champion at the Anna Freud National Centre and Dr Peter Hindley, Chair of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists.

What are eating disorders and how to cope? These questions are discussed in this month's Child in Mind podcast. Presenter Claudia Hammond is joined by Jess, 23, who has experience eating disorders and Dr Dasha Nicholls, Joint Head of the Feeding and Eating Disorders Service at the Institute of Child Health, University College London.

What is trauma, what does it look like, and how does it affect the brain? These questions are discussed in this month's Child in Mind podcast. Presenter Claudia Hammond is joined by David Trickey, Consultant Clinical Child Psychologist in the Trauma and Maltreatment Service at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families.

Self-harming behaviour is becoming more common according to recent statistics, and particularly among young people between 16 and 25 years But what is self-harming behaviour, why do people do it and what help is available for those affected? Claudia Hammond discusses these topics with Dr Trudie Rossouw, a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and Grace, a 23 year old woman who self-harmed between the ages of 16. This podcast includes material that some people may find disturbing. Producer: Marya Burgess. Assistant Producer: Rose Palmer.

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.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health issue in children. But what is ADHD and what help is available for children who are diagnosed with the condition? Claudia Hammond discusses these topics with Dr Jeanette Phillips, a Consultant Child Psychiatrist, and Minesh, whose 10 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD when he started having problems at school. Producer: Marya Burgess. Assistant Producer: Rose Palmer.

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.