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What is ‘Nip in the Bud’ and how can it help my child?

Mar 25, 2025

We are Nip in the Bud®

Learning about Children’s Mental Health through Film

Nip in the Bud® works with mental health professionals of the highest standing to produce FREE short evidence-based films, fact sheets, blogs and podcasts to help parents/carers, primary school staff, teacher trainees and others working with children to recognise potential mental health conditions. The goal is to increase early intervention so the negative impact of conditions can be “nipped in the bud” to avoid them becoming more serious in later years. Our films and resources cover expert Information on many conditions and mental wellbeing topics, Real Life Experience, Emotional Wellbeing and Practical Guides.

You can explore the topics below by clicking on the link.

ANXIETY

Anxiety Videos for Parents and Carers | Nip in the Bud

DEPRESSION

Depression Videos for Parents and Carers | Nip in the Bud

EATING DISORDERS

Eating Disorders Videos for Parents and Carers | Nip in the Bud

TRAUMA

Trauma Videos for Parents and Carers | Nip in the Bud

BEREAVEMENT

You searched for bereavement | Nip in the Bud

OCD

OCD Videos for Parents and Carers | Nip in the Bud

PTSD

PTSD Videos for Parents and Carers | Nip in the Bud

SELF HARMING

Why is my child self-harming? Videos for Parents and Carers | Nip in the Bud

Reading can help children’s mental health

Feb 26, 2025

The power of reading is amazing! It opens the world in front of your eyes and takes you into a journey of discovery.

This journey can also be of self-discovery. If your child or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues , or perhaps you are not sure how to approach the subject , why not try one of these books?

The list is taken from the Book Trust and all books are widely available from major retailers and libraries.

Me and My Brian author Helen Rutter recommends some excellent stories that explore mental health.

 

”Here are some great books that have mental health themes running through them:

  • When I See Blue by Lily Bailey: This book offers an insight into OCD and sparked some interesting conversations with my daughter.
  • See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng: An absorbing and quirky road trip story with a great main character who is dealing with big questions.
  • A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll: The story takes you into the mind of Addie, a young autistic girl who finds a connection with the women who were once tried as witches in her village.
  • Wonder by R J Palacio: I wept buckets reading Auggie’s story and I wasn’t the only one. Wonder is obviously a huge success around the world and the empathy it builds is a large reason why.
  • Skellig by David Almond: A magical and moving story about a boy and an unlikely angel.
  • The Rollercoaster Boy by Lisa Thompson: An adventure story with mystery and heart. A sensitive portrayal of a parent with bipolar disorder.
  • Me and My Brian by Helen Rutter, illustrated by Claudia Petrazzi, is out now.”

You can access more titles suitable for ages 4-12 yrs by scanning the QR Code below:

Be safe this Xmas!

Dec 20, 2024