Anxiety - Emotional Health Academy

Websites

YoungMinds | for older children and parents

Mental health resources for young people and parent/carers, including a helpline. 

No Panic | for older children and parents

Provides a range of free resources for young people to help with anxiety, including a youth hub.

MindEd | for parents

A free learning resource about the mental health of children, young people and older adults.

The Mix | for under 25s

A website offering support and information including one-to-one chat and counselling.

Childline | for all ages

Resources and information, including an under 12 years old section with direct access to counselling support.

Books

Helping Your Child with Fears and Worries | Creswell and Willetts (2019)

Teaches parents how to use cognitive behavioural techniques with their children in order to help them to overcome any fears, worries and phobias.

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing | Luke Beardon

An optimistic, upbeat and readable guide that will be essential reading for any parent to an autistic child, whether they are of preschool age or teenagers.

Can I Tell You About Anxiety? | Lucy Willetts and Polly Waite

This clearly-written, short book provides valuable information for family, friends and teachers of children who are experiencing anxiety problems.

Never let Go: How to Parent Your Child Through Mental Illness | Suzanne Alderson

A supportive and practical guide for parents caring for a young person who is struggling with their mental health.

The Anxiety Survival Guide | Gallagher, Knowles and McEwen

A straightforward guide to managing worry in emerging adulthood.

Apps

Tellmi | for ages 11+

Moderated app providing free, safe and anonymous support to young people.

Finch | for all ages

Self-care app where taking care of your virtual pet helps you take care of yourself.

Calm | for all ages

Support to reduce stress and sleep better.

Getting Help

Emotional Health Triage (EHT) | for ages 4 - 18

EHT is West Berkshire's front door to early intervention services for with young people with emerging, mild to moderate emotional health difficulties.

Time to Talk | for ages 11 - 25 and parents

Free, confidential counselling service for young people and parents connected to West Berkshire.

No. 5 | for ages 11 - 25

Free, confidential counselling service for young people who live, work or study in the 'RG' postcode area.

SAFE! | for ages 5 - 18 (or 25 for those with additional needs)

Support for young people who have been affected by crime, abuse and/or bullying.

CAMHS and Mental Health Support Teams | for under 18s

Berkshire's Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service and the Mental Health Support Teams work with young people (or their parents) who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.