Get instant access to a fun digital therapy app to help your child self manage their worries.
NHS funded - Free for families in the London Borough of Newham!
Lumi Nova is for 7-12 year olds experiencing mild to moderate anxiety. It is not recommended for use with children who have severe anxiety, are in crisis, have suicidal thoughts or are at risk of self harming without clinical supervision. See Instructions For Use.
How it works
1. Register for free
Click on the “Get access now” button to register for access to Lumi Nova through East London NHS Foundation Trust and complete the registration form and short survey.
2. Receive a text message to get started
You’ll immediately receive a text message with your unique Game Key and a download link.
3. Download the free app and enter your Game Key
Download the Lumi Nova app onto the (iOS/Android) mobile or tablet device you want your child to use and enter your unique game key to start your journey! Keep your Game Key safe and make sure NOT to share it with your child as you’ll need it to unlock and approve certain challenges in the game!
Game Keys not activated within 4 weeks may be deactivated without warning.
4. Shortlist 3 Missions for your child before handing over the device.
To set up the game you’ll first need to shortlist 3 Missions for your child. Your child doesn’t need to complete all 3, but will help your child choose the goal that they want to work on.
5. Schedule a regular time 2-3 days a week to support your child as they play.
Find a quiet place to sit with your child as they use Lumi Nova - The first session will take 30-40 minutes to complete but following sessions will only take 10-15 minutes.
“I noticed a huge change in how she deals with things” says Marie, “and she will link back what she has learned from playing the game to being able to deal with life’s little annoyances in a much better way.”
— Marie (Mum to Ruby, aged 10)
A fun way for children to learn timeless skills on how to break down big goals and self manage their worries.
East London NHS Foundation Trust offer families in the London Borough of Newham 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.
Who is Lumi Nova for?
Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage is a digital therapeutic that helps with the symptoms of worries or anxiety for children aged 7-12 years with mild to moderate needs, helping them learn skills to self-manage their worries/anxiety in an engaging intergalactic adventure game (app).
This app facilitates CBT (including psychoeducation and exposure therapy) recommended as a treatment intervention by NICE Anxiety disorders Quality standard and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Lumi Nova is not intended to be used by:
Young people who do not have parent, carer, guardian or trusted adult supervision
Young people who are currently experiencing suicidal thoughts or are at risk of self harm
Young people that have severe anxiety or are in crisis
Young people with severe mental health symptoms or diagnoses, who are not supported by a healthcare professional.