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Get instant access to a fun digital therapy app for 7-12 year olds to help tackle their fears and worries.
NHS funded, free to access for families in Newham.
Lumi Nova app for children and their families.
East London NHS Foundation Trust have partnered with BFB Labs to offer free access to Lumi Nova; a digital therapy in the format of a mobile app to help children and young people learn to self-manage, reduce symptoms of anxiety, build resilience and thrive.
- Fun and safe way for children to tackle their fears and worries head on.
- Facilitates graded exposures - based on CBT - proven to be the most effective treatment for anxiety
- NICE recommended for children with mild to moderate anxiety
Who is Lumi Nova for?
- 7-12 year olds
- Mild to moderate difficulties with fears and worries (anxiety)
- Not suitable for children in crisis or those with complex needs/difficulties
How Lumi Nova works
- Shortlist 3 goals today with your child from a list of 15 different goals related to separation anxiety, social anxiety and phobias
- Goals are broken down into smaller, manageable challenges that gradually get harder
- Complete in-game challenges to help build confidence before tackling real life challenges
- Learn about anxiety and how to face fears and worries through fun, story based psycho-education
- Complete worry scale scores before and after every challenge to record your progress
- Repeat challenges to build resilience and unlock new rewards
- Only one challenge can be completed per day & game play is limited to avoid binge gaming
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Service access criteria:
7-12 year olds Mild to moderate difficulties with fears and worries (anxiety) Not suitable for children in crisis or those with complex needs/difficulties
Categories:
Activities for children and young people
Mental health support
Family support groups and organisations
Preventative services for children and young people
Mental health
Youth support
Additional needs catered for:
Takes place in the client’s home
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