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The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2022

Mental health: Call to reform youth support in racialised communities

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

Analysis 27 April 2022

Plan to boost mental wellbeing

Wendy Minhinnett: "It’s called PLACE, which reflects my belief that there should always be a place for parents and carers in young people’s mental health”

Best Practice 27 April 2022

How I Got Here: Wendy Minhinnett, Charlie Waller Trust

The majority of youth workers say they support young people with their mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 April 2022

Youth workers ‘poorly equipped’ to provide mental health support, research finds

The government is urging children's mental health practitioners to respond to the consultation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 April 2022

Children’s charities ‘welcome’ consultation on 10-year mental health plan

Family support workers will be based in a Hertfordshire A&E department. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 April 2022

Charity embeds family support worker in children’s emergency department

Steve Crocker is president of the ADCS. Picture: ADCS

News 6 April 2022

New ADCS president calls for review of children’s mental health services

Family hubs will offer support from birth to 19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 April 2022

Family hubs: DfE reveals 75 councils eligible to run services

A survey by the Anna Freud Centre found that there was a widespread lack of recognition and understanding about the impact racism has on young people’s mental wellbeing. Picture: Benschonewille/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 March 2022

Tackling the trauma of racism

Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, where staff ensure strong care pathways between hospital and community services. Picture: Jill Domoney

Features 29 March 2022

International Focus: Perinatal care, Australia

Research shows that childhood mental illnesses have increased by 50 per cent over the last three years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 March 2022

Quarter of children in care unable to access mental health support during pandemic

Rishi Sunak prepares to give his spring statement. Picture: Rishi Sunak/Twitter

News 23 March 2022

‘Frustrating’ spring statement fails to support vulnerable families, sector leaders say

The government has committed to ensuring schools teach an inclusive curriculum. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 March 2022

Inclusive Britain: How plan to tackle racial disparity will impact education, social care and youth justice

Research shows that childhood mental illnesses have increased by 50 per cent over the last three years. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2022

Children’s mental health charity announces closure

The Liminality Group offers mental health support for young offenders. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2022

NHS renews contract for specialist mental health support at Feltham YOI