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Talking about coronavirus: young people

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Youth in lockdown: In their own words

To understand how the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted children and young people in the UK, and to better help them, we conducted a survey with over 100 participants who were already supported by Barnardo’s, as well as gathered insights from 150 children and young people working with our service youth colleagues.

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Blog by Adoption UK

The myth of ‘catching up’ after Covid-19.

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Booklet by Anna Freud Centre

Sharing good practice and looking to the future booklet.

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Covid-19 affects BAME youth mental health more than white peers – study

Higher risk of BAME people dying and inability to attend school behind rises in anxiety

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Supporting a child with grief and loss during the Covid-19 pandemic

When experiencing grief and loss, it can be hard to know how best to support your child - especially if you were unable to be with your loved one when they died due to lockdown restrictions. Our Parents Helpline experts share their advice.

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Coping with coronavirus: a guide for young people

This guidance was produced together with the MHF Young Leaders. Assembled in partnership with Leaders Unlocked, The MHF Young Leaders are a diverse group of young people with a wealth of general life and specific mental health experiences who are helping to shape our work with families, children and young people

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BBC Bitesize

Six ways to cope with lockdown loss

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Prince's Trust

During this challenging time, we're committed to delivering you the one-to-one support, advice and guidance you need so you can continue to develop your confidence and upskill.

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Living Life To The Full

Covering key topics and life skills needed by young people

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Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

Coronavirus support

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UNICEF

How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) -
6 strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal.

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Supporting teenagers through lockdown

Being in lockdown undoubtedly has its challenges. We’ve explored them in our advice hub before: isolation, being unable to pursue regular hobbies and pastimes, uncertainty about the future, missing our friends and family, and many more. What people may not think about as much, however, is how this is affecting teenagers – now, and in the future.

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How to help your teenager with staying home during lockdown

If you’re struggling to keep your teenager in the house and sticking to lockdown rules, know that you’re definitely not alone.

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