Get instant access to a fun digital therapy app to help your child self manage their fears, worries or anxiety.
Lumi Nova is available to families at no cost in Newham. Click Get Access to register for your free Lumi Nova game key.
Lumi Nova is for children facing difficulties with fears, worries or anxiety. It is not recommended for use by children with severe anxiety, in crisis, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or at risk of self-harm without the support of a mental health professional. See instructions for use: bit.ly/luminova-ifu
East London NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with BFB Labs to offer families in Newham free access to Lumi Nova; a digital therapy mobile game to help children and young people age 7-12 learn lifelong skills to self-manage their fears, worries and anxiety, build resilience and thrive.
How to get started with Lumi Nova
1. Register for free
Click on the “Get Access” 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)
Who is Lumi Nova for?
Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage is a NICE-recommended digital therapeutic for children aged 7–12 years. Through an intergalactic adventure game, it helps them manage difficulties with fears, worries or anxiety, providing a first-line treatment to build lasting self-management skills.
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 parental or carer supervision
Young people with severe anxiety, in crisis, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or at risk of self-harm without the support of a mental health professional
Young people with severe mental health symptoms or diagnosis, who are not supported by a mental health professional.