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England has seen the biggest rise in child protections plans, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2020

UK failing a generation of young people, health experts warn

Blackpool’s health connectors help disadvantaged families connect with services

Analysis 25 February 2020

Health connectors aid families

Girls moving to secondary school are among the most likely to suffer from mental health issues. Picture: Alex Deverill

Other 25 February 2020

Therapeutic Care: Policy context

The Mulberry Bush School features well-kept grounds that include multi-purpose sports areas. Picture: The Mulberry Bush School

Research 25 February 2020

Between Love and Behaviour Management: the Psychodynamic Reflective Milieu at the Mulberry Bush School

Therapists tended to rate alliance lower than children and caregivers. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

Research 25 February 2020

Child, Caregiver, and Therapist Perspectives on Therapeutic Alliance in Usual Care Child Psychotherapy

Families can need support for at least a year before a secure attachment is formed and the relationship is mutually rewarding. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Agency helps children develop more secure attachments

Practitioners are able to support more young people than just those deemed to be most at risk and most likely to respond to treatment. Picture: Becky Nixon/posed by model

Best Practice 25 February 2020

NHS specialists and secure setting staff create therapeutic environment to address complex issues

Milk & Honey’s sessions are co-produced by the young women who attend, with creative expression helping them to feel safe

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Art therapy helps girls affected by youth violence

Children take part in creative activities that help them to explore their feelings

Best Practice 25 February 2020

How peer support helps children cope better with grief

The Mulberry Bush School’s “staff therapeutic milieu” supports group living and group learning through which therapy occurs. Picture: The Mulberry Bush School

Other 25 February 2020

Therapeutic Care Special Report: Research evidence

The demand for therapeutic care has never been greater. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Therapeutic Care: Special Report

Leicestershire County Council stopped funding the girl's transport after she turned 16. Picture: Leicestershire County Council

News 20 February 2020

Council in court after stopping disabled girl's free school transport

Just four per cent of school leaders said children received NHS help quickly. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 February 2020

Bursary scheme for school mental health counsellors launches

Pupils were reluctant to use peer mentoring support, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2020

School pupils with mental health issues ‘reluctant to receive peer mentoring’

Four million children are now living in poverty in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2020

More children of working parents living in poverty