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A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at Stewards Academy in Harlow, Essex
Thank you, Rhonda, for allowing us to visit your school today, and to Marie for giving us both this wonderful ‘Back to School’ experience. Catherine and I are really impressed by what we have seen of Stewards Academy, as we’re both strong believers in schools where the emotional wellbeing of young people is nurtured and…
10 Tips For Talking To Children About Their Worries
Big changes like starting a new school can add to the pressures young people feel and talking to children about these changes isn’t always easy. We’ve put together 10 tips to help you encourage children to open up and talk about their worries. Please join us today and download the 10 Tips for Talking – developed with experts…
The Duke of Cambridge blogs On Helping Children Cope With Big Changes
Moving to a new school, or up a year at an existing school – with new friends, teachers, subjects, rules and expectation – is a big deal for young people. All of us who are adults remember how daunting it was, but we sometimes take it for granted that children will be able to cope…
The Duke And Duchess Visit YoungMinds Helpline
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited a helpline service run by YoungMinds to help tackle the stigma associated with calling support services and encourage those who need help to seek it. Their Royal Highnesses were given a taster of the training that equips helpline volunteers to provide support to those who call. And that…
A Day In The Life of A Helpline Advisor
As one of the advisers who answers the constant stream of calls, texts and emails to the Mind Infoline, Ian never knows which aspect of mental health he’ll be discussing next. He takes us through a typical day spent offering information and advice. 8.50am My shift starts at 9am, but I arrive a few minutes…
