A collection of short animated films that use powerful personal testimony to explore mental health issues from the perspective of young people.
These clips are from the series, When I Worry About Things.
Suitable for: KS2 and KS3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland.
Being a bully - Ariana's story. video
A powerful animation explaining through personal testimony how being undervalued at home drove a young girl to become a bully.
OCD and depression - Annabel’s Story. video
A powerful animation about a girl who developed nervous tics, OCD and depression after a period of upheaval, and how she learnt to cope.
Anorexia - Kirsty's story. video
A powerful animation based on the first-person testimony of a young girl who developed anorexia as a response to social anxiety.
Being bullied - Jake's Story. video
A powerful animation about a boy who suffered severe bullying and how joining the army cadets helped him cope.
Panic attacks - Luke and Jenny's story. video
An animation exploring the stories of two young people suffering from severe panic attacks who learnt to cope.
If your students need support
You should always tell someone about the things you’re worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you’re doing.
If you’re in need of in-the-moment support you can contact Childline, where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are more links to helpful organisations on BBC Action Line.
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