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Young people report improvements in confidence, feeling ‘calmer’ and ‘more positive’ about life after taking part in weekly surf lessons with the Wave Project. Picture: Bella Rose Bunce

Features 30 May 2023

Riding the wave of social prescribing

A group of young people act as e-wellbeing youth ambassadors to keep the website’s content under review and up to date. Picture: e-wellbeing, YMCA Downslink Group

Best Practice 30 May 2023

Young people co-produce mental health directory

Trained actors, artists and musicians deliver weekly sessions that help children explore emotions through drama and music

Best Practice 25 April 2023

How classroom storytelling sessions target emotions

Children who feel safe are able to talk and listen, laugh and play, show care and nurture. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 March 2023

Understanding neuroscience can help disadvantaged pupils achieve

Making Memories gives young carers an opportunity to get out the house, acquire new skills and relax alongside their peers

Best Practice 28 March 2023

How essential breaks bring young carers together

Children take part in creative activities combined with Therapeutic Life Story Work. Picture: Hookmedia/Adobe Stock

Research 31 January 2023

Creative Life Story Work strengthens care relationships

Pre-teens’ capacity to build digital resilience relies on their ability to recognise online risks. Picture: Olezzo/Adobe Stock

Research 3 January 2023

Using a socio-ecological framework to understand how 8-12-year-olds build and show digital resilience

Peer relationships play a key role in psychiatric care. Picture: Chanintorn.v/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2023

Legal Update: Mental health detention

Learners are encouraged to develop child-centred ways of implementing change

Best Practice 29 November 2022

Champions of children’s health and wellbeing

Clinical psychologists work with young men at Bruce Grove youth club in Haringey. Picture: Rise Projects

Best Practice 25 October 2022

Psychologists help youth club support young men affected by offending

Data suggests the number of children and young people coming to the ED with mental health conditions fell by 30.3 per cent. Picture: Wafi Zimamul/Adobe Stock

Research 25 October 2022

Impact of Covid-19 on emergency department attendances for young people

Peer-to-peer support is highly valued in helping bereaved children express grief. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 October 2022

Suicide bereavement support, Denmark

Illustration: Elena Abrazhevich/Adobe Stock

Research 30 August 2022

Trends in Weight Loss Attempts Among Children in England

Stop Breathe Think aims to respond all referrals to the service within 24 hours

Best Practice 1 June 2022

Young people get quick mental health support

Mental ill health can disrupt education. Picture: DGLImages/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2022

Plan to boost mental wellbeing

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