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Explore fictional situations and think about what you might notice, what you might say and how a supportive response could begin.

All scenarios are fictional educational exercises. They do not involve real children and no personal information is entered or stored.

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Fictional case study

Explore changes linked with worry or anxiety and think about how a supportive conversation might begin.

Fictional case study · Self-harm

Explore how a parent or carer might respond when they are concerned about possible self-harm.

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Meet Elliot, a fictional 16-year-old who has been pulling away from friends, football and family life, and think about how you might respond.

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Meet Maya, a fictional 15-year-old who seems less interested in things she used to enjoy, and think about how you might respond.

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Meet Leah, a fictional 14-year-old who enjoys being online but has started to feel comparison and pressure, and think about how you might respond.

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Practise responding when a young person says something that raises concern about suicide.

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