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Children as young as nine are talking about suicide, according to a survey of teachers that reports a crisis in pupils' mental health.
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Guide to measure loneliness
Feeling lonely can harm children's wellbeing, so a new guide aims to help charities identify the problem.
School mental health pilots
New school-based teams and practitioners aim to provide mental health support to pupils earlier.
Commissioning: Mental health transformation plans
Partnerships are crucial to ensure transformation plans deliver improvements to children's mental health, says Toni Badnall-Neill.
Helping children get a good night's sleep
Getting enough sleep is vital to children and young people's wellbeing, yet research suggests social media and screen-based technology is making this harder. Charlotte Goddard investigates.
NHS Long Term Plan gives young people's mental health a boost
The government's 10-year vision for the NHS sets out key pledges to improve support for children and young people with mental health problems, including investing in crisis and community-based interventions.
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