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Call to put schools at the heart of mental health and wellbeing plan

6 mins read Health
Report by think-tank says next government should expand the reach and remit of mental health support teams so they provide advice and guidance to all pupils to prevent emerging problems from escalating.
Schools are well placed to intervene with pupils displaying concerning behaviour. Picture: Adobe Stock
Schools are well placed to intervene with pupils displaying concerning behaviour. Picture: Adobe Stock

A new report sets out plans to embed a wellbeing culture in schools and enable pupils to access a range of early help services to tackle what campaigners are calling a crisis in children’s mental health.

The proposal is one of several measures put forward by the Centre for Young Lives (CfYL)/Child of the North campaign for policymakers across all parties to adopt as part of a drive to reduce the prevalence of children’s mental health problems by half over the next decade.

The report, Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing with and Through Educational Settings, sets out the crucial role schools can play in supporting children’s mental health and promoting and supporting wellbeing.

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