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Peter Wanless: More ambitious recovery and rebuilding planning is needed. Picture: NSPCC

Opinion 26 August 2020

Opinion - Out of the pandemic: a road to recovery for our children

Older children are also more likely to be groomed online, the NSPCC says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 August 2020

NSPCC: Adolescents four times more at risk of physical abuse than younger children

The new hospital serve children and adolescents in Coventry. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 August 2020

Cygnet Health Care to open new child and adolescent mental health hospital in Coventry

Leigh Middleton: We risk losing sight of the immediate needs of young people. Picture: NYA

News 19 August 2020

Concerns over ‘huge decline’ in young people’s mental health during lockdown

Care experienced people are more likely to suffer poor mental health, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2020

Care leavers ‘likely to suffer poor health 30 years later’

BAME young people experiencing suicidal thoughts during lockdown increased by more than a quarter compared with the same time period last year. Picture: Kooth

News 22 June 2020

Coronavirus impacts BAME children's mental health more than white peers, research shows

Less than 1 per cent of under-fives in England are receiving mental health support, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2020

Covid-19 increases risk of mental health issues in under-fives, new research warns

Blogs 8 June 2020

Seeing lockdown through an infant’s eyes

Young people are concerned about a lack of jobs and training opportunities after lockdown, The Prince's Trust said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2020

Young people 'overwhelmed by panic and anxiety' during lockdown

Psychotherapist Noel McDermot offers advice to avoid an increase of PTSD in young people. Picture: Noel McDermott

News 27 April 2020

Supporting young people to reduce increased risk of trauma

Norman Lamb was previously shadow health secretary. Picture: Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

News 8 April 2020

Norman Lamb to chair Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

A better definition of trauma-informed care is needed to test its effectiveness. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe stock

Analysis 31 March 2020

Gaps in knowledge on ACEs

Understanding the potentials and limits of ICT could be useful for social workers. Picture: Shocky/Adobe Stock

Research 31 March 2020

ICT-Supported Social Work Interventions with Youth: A Critical Review

Exposure therapy can help young people to practice coping strategies for stressful school scenarios such as taking exams. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 31 March 2020

Tech solutions help young people overcome anxieties

Most people traumatised by disasters can make a good recovery with the right help. Picture: Daria Ni/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 31 March 2020

Disaster-based trauma support, Australia