Media
As featured on a variety of well-respected BBC media channels.
As featured on a variety of well-respected BBC media channels.
As the BBC’s ‘go-to’ Children’s Emotional & Behavioural Psychologist, Andrea Chatten is regularly contacted to discuss the psychological impact of key issues. These hot topics can be any matters which break in the news with regards to children’s well-being.
8th October 2024
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing all things mental health relating to children and young people, and our 10th birthday as organisation.
26th September 2024
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing how digital detoxes can benefit children, young people and families.
11th June 2024
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing the difficult issue of sextortion and how to talk to your children about it
25th April 2024
BBC 5 Live Breakfast
Discussing the complexities of children’s emotional and behavioural issues, why children carry knives and what schools need to be doing to prevent and support it.
9th January 2024
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing dealing with difficult emotions and how to help support your children through them.
17th December 2023
BBC Radio Sheffield
Thought for the day slot, the importance of reflection.
4th October 2023
BBC Radio Scotland
Phone in discussing the impact of shouting at children
19th September 2023
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing the psychology of the age of sexual consent
21st July 2023
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing the Psychology of positive Step-parenting
15th June 2023
BBC Radio Lincoln
Discussing the psychology of OCD behaviours
6th June 2023
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing the psychology of recognising emotional cues and when to step back from situations to support positive emotional well-being.
15th May 2023
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing the impact of poverty on children’s mental health.
1st May 2023
BBC Radio Kent
Discussing the increases in child violence numbers, why this might be happening and what we can do to reduce it?
31st March 2023
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing the psychological impact of our first and surnames
23rd January 2023
BBC Radio Scotland
With Kaye Adams on the psychological impact of trusting 16 year olds with greater responsibility.
4th January 2023
BBC Radio Scotland
The psychology of trying in relation to the idea of “Try January”.
13th September 2022
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing the impact of grief following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
13th June 2022
PsyPAG Quarterly Discussion piece
“A critical reflection on the current situation with children and young people’s mental health provision”.
9th May 2022
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing the possible psychological issues as to why people aren’t as responsive to completing and returning the Scottish census this year.
26th April 2022
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing exam stress and best ways to support it.
11th February 2022
BBC Radio Sheffield
The psychological issues relating to the lifting of Covid isolation restrictions.
8th February 2022
BBC Radio Kent
Discussing the impact of poverty on children
29th September 2021
BBC Radio 5 Live
On the Colin Murray show, discussing the psychology of ‘panic buying’ in relation to the petrol crisis.
20th September 2021
BBC Radio Sheffield
Supporting your child with school activated anxiety when starting school or transitioning from primary to secondary
9th September 2021
BBC Radio Tees
Talking about the negative impact of social media in recording incidents.
23rd July 2021
BBC Radio Tees
What is the psychology behind the lifting of Covid Restrictions?
29th June 2021
Fear, face masks and failing immunity – has Covid damaged our children forever?
In Focus: Has Covid damaged our children forever? | Metro News
Metro News 26th June 2021
9th May 2021
Hallam FM
Very proudly discussing the latest mental health collaboration across Sheffield & Derbyshire between The Blinks books and Cash for Kids
16th April 2021
BBC Radio Tees
Discussing anxiety and how to manage it.
11th February 2021
BBC Radio Tees
Why are some people blatantly breaking lockdown rules?
9th February 2021
BBC Radio Sheffield
Are you feeling less sociable during this lockdown than you did in the others? Will there be any positives that we can take from this pandemic experience?
13th January 2021
BBC Radio York
Discussing the Government strategies on COVID-19 and whether they have the best impact on us psychologically.
8th January 2021
BBC Radio Sheffield
Phone-in discussing our mental health and emotional well-being issues and best ways to support at difficult times.
17th December 2020
BBC Radio Tees
Talking about the psychological impact and emotions we might experience now Christmas guidelines are changing.
18th November 2020
BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire
Discussing the increased cases of loneliness reported at this time and interestingly, more with the younger population than the elderly and what we can do to help.
12th November 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Talking about bullying and the psychological impact across the lifespan.
12th November 2020
BBC Radio London
Discussing the best approach in supporting teenagers and young people who might be flouting the COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.
9th November 2020
BBC Radio Scotland
Lively debate as the new ‘no smacking’ law comes into Scotland. What is the real impact of smacking children on their development?
5th November 2020
BBC Radio Birmingham
Talking about why we all tell white lies and the psychology behind it.
2nd November 2020
BBC Radio Coventry
Talking about how this second national lockdown could be for us all and how to manage it as well as possible.
21st October 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing ways to deal with the difficult feelings we are all experiencing moving into Tier 3 and how to support our mental health and well-being.
12th October 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing our ‘Healthy Minds, Happy Kids’ manual which shares the psychological impact on us all during this coronavirus pandemic and what we can do to improve it at this time and beyond.
29th September 2020
BBC Radio Kent
Discussing the upturn in aggressive, antisocial behaviours and what might be behind this.
28th September 2020
BBC Radio Sussex
Discussing the upturn in aggressive, antisocial behaviours with lockdown changes.
22nd September 2020
BBC Radio Surrey
Discussing how a second lockdown might affect us psychologically and behaviourally.
10th September 2020
BBC Radio Kent
Discussing the emotional and behavioural challenges our children might be dealing with as they return to school and how to support them.
5th September 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Sharing top tips to help children return back to school.
29th August 2020
Radio Deeside
Reflecting on the issues that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children, young people and families. The full show (with the interview at 37 mins and 1 hr 34 mins) is available here.
24th August 2020
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing the impact of children wearing masks in school and the potential effects on their psycho-social development.
24th August 2020
BBC Scotland
The Nine, news television programme. Discussing the impact of wearing face mask in schools.
12th August 2020
BBC Radio Belfast
Discussing the mandatory use of face masks in some schools and the impact this might have.
24th July 2020
BBC Radio London
Discussing the wearing of face masks. Why some are finding it more difficult than others.
17th July 2020
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
Talking about why we cry at different things.
25th June 2020
BBC Radio Jersey
Discussing the pace of change when moving out of lockdown.
22nd June 2020
BBC Radio Birmingham
Discussing the latest findings on the impact on mental health of children during lockdown and how we as parents can help.
16th June 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing latest research findings of mental health and well-being on children and young people during lockdown.
11th June 2020
BBC Radio Birmingham
Talking about the impact of the new changes in lockdown.
10th June 2020
The Telegraph
Burnt out by homeschooling? Here’s how to keep going until September (and beyond). Read here
29th May 2020
BBC Radio 3
Discussing how the changes in lockdown rules might affect our behaviours.
29th May 2020
BBC Birmingham
Discussing how the changes in lockdown rules might affect our behaviours.
29th May 2020
BBC 5 Live
Phone in discussing viewers’ concerns over changes in moving out of lockdown.
29th May 2020
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire
Discussing how the changes in lockdown rules might affect our behaviours.
29th May 2020
BBC Radio 2
Discussing how the changes in lockdown rules might affect our behaviours.
29th May 2020
BBC Breakfast
Discussing how the changes in lockdown rules might affect our behaviours.
15th May 2020
BBC Radio Kent
Discussing how the changes in lockdown could be making us feel.
11th May 2020
Parent Zone magazine
Should you worry about how much work your child is doing during lockdown? Read here
6th May 2020
Derbyshire Times
Dealing with feelings of boredom during coronavirus lockdown. Read here
30th April 2020
BBC Radio Tees
Talking about our changing behaviours during lockdown.
27th April 2020
BBC Radio London
Talking with Vanessa Feltz about how we are coping with lockdown psychologically.
27th April 2020
BBC 5 Live
Discussing people’s current behaviours at this stage of lockdown with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden.
22nd April 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Phone in discussing ways of supporting children as best we can through challenging times.
5th April 2020
BBC Radio London
Religion and Ethics Show Inspirit talking about anxiety and grief during the pandemic.
31st March 2020
Daily Mail
Our experts reveal the best ways to keep yourself mentally healthy in Coronavirus lockdown. Read here
30th March 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing the increased levels of emotions in all of us and particularly any anger we could be feeling at this time.
27th March 2020
Telegraph
Education and careers: Schools have deluged children much remote work panic. Read here
27th March 2020
The Star
How to talk to children about coronavirus and other difficult issues when they arise. Read here
24th March 2020
Sheffield Star
The psychology of self-isolation and what we can do to protect our well-being Read here
18th March 2020
BBC Look North
Discussing the psychology behind extreme stockpiling behaviours, and those who are deliberately going against self-isolation.
17th March 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Surviving the coronavirus emotionally.
14th March 2020
BBC 5 live
Discussing how we will be affected with not being in crowds and doing the things we love.
14th March 2020
BBC Breakfast
The psychology behind behavioural change
13th March 2020
BBC Scotland
Understand the psychology of introversion.
12th March 2020
BBC Radio Belfast
Breaking habits and understanding behavioural change.
5th March 2020
Coventry & Warwickshire Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Cumbria Rec
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Berkshire Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Hereford & Worcester Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Merseyside Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Surrey & Sussex pre-record
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Jersey Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Lincolnshire Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Lancashire Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Shropshire Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Scotland Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Devon Live
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus.
5th March 2020
Radio Sheffield
Discussing how to psychologically protect ourselves from the impact of the spread of coronavirus
4th March 2020
BBC London
News programme providing strategies to help us psychologically deal with the fear activated by the coronavirus
3rd March 2020
BBC Radio Lancashire
Talking about motivating ourselves for positive behaviour change with the coronavirus.
3rd March 2020
BBC Radio 5
Discussing strategies to support positive behaviour change
29th February 2020
BBC Breakfast
Discussing how the corona virus is impacting on our emotions and behaviours
4th February 2020
BBC Radio Scotland
Discussing Ofcom’s latest statistics on children’s media use and attitudes
17th January 2020
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing the complex intensity of family relationships and how this can manifest when working together
6th December 2019
BBC Radio Scotland
The psychology of the bystander effect and what makes us get involved or stand back
30th November 2019
BBC Radio Tees
Discussing the rise in Smartphone addiction
21st November 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
Tackling our fears and phobias
17th October 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
Why people enjoy scary movies and why we jump
10th October 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
Friendships and how to recover when things go wrong
3rd October 2019
Sheffield Star
How Sheffield organisation Unravel is stepping in to help children better access mental health services and quickly. Read here.
1st October 2019
BBC Radio Kent
Why fathers are so important in a child’s development
17th September 2019
BBC news
Something Unravel was delighted to be part of. BBC launches ‘digital well-being’ Own It app for children. Read here
16th September 2019
BBC Radio Coventry
Children’s first holiday memories
1st September 2019
Sunday Telegraph
How to get children bounding into term time.
27th August 2019
BBC Radio Scotland
The decline in imaginary friends
24th August 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
Discussing the documentory ‘Train your child like a dog’
24th August 2019
Telegraph
How to get your child back on track before school – in six steps. Read here
17th June 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
Why it’s difficult to say sorry and why it’s important to do so
31st May 2019
BBC Radio Scotland
Supporting children through bullying
22nd May 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
Royal team talk: The importance of talking about Mental Health
16th May 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
Reality TV and it’s impact on participants mental health and well-being
9th May 2019
Sheffield Telegraph
How Andrea Chatten has spent her life helping Sheffield children to unravel their emotions. Read here
9th May 2019
BBC Radio Scotland
The importance of authoritative parenting and its impact on a child’s well-being
18th April 2019
BBC Radio Scotland
Is 18 the right age to access pornography and how we protect our young people
17th April 2019
Yorkshire Post
Turning young lives around
18th March 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
The Psychology of Awkwardness
11th March 2019
BBC Radio Scotland
How to talk to children about pornography
31st January 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
The Psychology of breastfeeding and parenting
15th January 2019
BBC Radio Sheffield
How to get over set backs
15th January 2019
BBC Radio Scotland
Are smart speakers good for our children?
7th December 2018
BBC Radio Scotland
The do’s and dont’s of being a step parent
30th November 2018
BBC Radio Scotland
Supporting children with the concept and reality of death
27th November 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
Ways to deal with Christmas social events if you or your child are an introvert
19th November 2018
BBC Radio Scotland
Why it’s important to increase the presence of Dads and Grandads in Primary Schools
12th November 2018
BBC Radio Kent
Challenging behaviour in Schools
9th November 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
Rivalry and how it can impact on children especially siblings
6th November 2018
BBC Radio Scotland
The psychological impact of banning things
31st October 2018
BBC West Midlands
The reality of Pupil referral Units
25th October 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
The Psychology of rules
17th October 2018
BBC Radio Kent
School exclusions and what needs to be done to reduce high numbers
10th October 2018
BBC Radio Scotland
How important are friendships to children’s development
1st October 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
The psychology behind why people collect things
29th September 2018
BBC Radio Scotland
Is overtaking of your child’s photo doing them harm?
18th September 2018
BBC Radio Scotland
Helping parents understand and support their child’s worry and anxiety
4th September 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
Helping parents understand and support their child’s worry and anxiety
20th July 2018
Children’s Media Conference
How podcasts support children’s well-being
12th July 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
Psychology of sibling rivalry
6th July 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
Psychology behind kissing
25th June 2018
BBC Radio Kent
Disciplining children
26th April 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
Addiction to smartphones
16th April 2018
BBC Radio Sheffield
Ways to support children with tragic things reported in the news
12th March 2018
BBC Radio 5 Live
The impact of permanent exclusion
6th March 2018
BBC Radio 5 Live
Violent attacks towards teachers
5th September 2017
BBC Radio Sheffield
All things going back to school
20th July 2017
BBC Radio Kent
The impact of permanent exclusion
20th July 2017
BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast
Permanent exclusion figures
5th June 2017
BBC Radio Sheffield
Change and moving home, how it affects children and what we can do to minimise negative experiences
3rd April 2017
BBC Radio Sheffield
Psychology of courage and facing fears
25th March 2017
BBC Radio Sheffield
How to support children through the Westminster disaster
1st November 2016
BBC Radio Sheffield
Current affairs panel – discussing news stories from that day
23rd August 2016
BBC Radio Sheffield
Current affairs panel – discussing news stories from that day
8th July 2016
Channel 5
MPs: Behind Closed Doors
21st June 2016
BBC Radio Sheffield
Current affairs panel – discussing news stories from that day
6th June 2016
BBC Radio Sheffield
Supporting children with emotional and behavioural issues (phone in)
26th April 2016
BBC Radio Sheffield
Current affairs panel – discussing news stories from that day
16th March 2016
BBC Radio Salford
Why do children attack?
16th March 2016
Look North
Discussing why children use violence against teachers
16th March 2016
BBC Radio Sheffield
Increase in children attacking teachers
16th February 2016
BBC Radio Sheffield
Helping children deal with anger
29th July 2015
BBC Radio Sheffield
Introducing The Blinks books – supporting children’s emotional well-being
21st April 2015
BBC Radio Sheffield
“My life so far”