Children - What is Anxiety
Resources
Information for families
- Te Whatu Ora Canterbury. The site includes 4 videos, and information about websites, apps and books
https://www.cdhb.health.nz/your-health/supporting-young-people-with-anxiety-strategies-for-parents/
- HealthInfo - HealthInfo is a health information website for the general public, funded by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, South Canterbury and Southern. The information on HealthInfo is written and approved by local doctors, practice nurses, hospital clinicians and other healthcare professionals. The website has a mix of health information, including factsheets on different topics and descriptions of local health services and support organisations. It also has links to recommended websites for further reading and research. When you read information on HealthInfo, you can feel confident that this is the information your medical professional wants you to read.
https://www.healthinfo.org.nz/Anxiety.htm
- KidsHealth - KidsHealth is a joint initiative between The Paediatric Society of New Zealand and Starship Foundation. Supported by the Ministry of Health
https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/anxiety
- Raising children – the Australian parenting website
https://raisingchildren.net.au/search?query=anxiety
We Heart CBT - WeHeartCBT is a collection of resources aimed at helping children and young people who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety and/or low mood.
YouTube clips
Russ Harris – The Struggle switch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCp1l16GCXI
Information for educators
TKI – Inclusive Education - Practical guidance for Aotearoa kaiako and educational leaders. https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/behaviour-and-learning/teach-stress-management-anxiety-and-coping-skills/
Websites for those seeking further information
- NICE Guidelines
- NIMH – National Institute of Mental Health – Transforming the understanding of mental illness
