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Play therapy helps children who don’t easily find the right words for their experience. Picture: Andy Shell/Adobe Stock

Other 1 March 2022

Using therapeutic play to help children express feelings

Music therapy intervention can support children’s ability to relate to adults and peers. Picture: kegfire/Adobe Stock

Other 1 March 2022

How music therapy supports children in therapeutic settings

Girls are going to greater lengths to hide feelings of unhappiness, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 February 2022

Increasing numbers of girls with mental illness risk being missed by schools, experts warn

The fund is aimed at supporting young people with their mental health through youth work. Picture: UK Youth

News 28 February 2022

UK Youth launches £10m mental health fund

Young people's happiness is at an all time low, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 February 2022

Disadvantaged hit hardest as youth happiness at all time low

Campaigners deliver the petition to Downing Street. Picture: Sense

News 22 February 2022

Put disabled children and families at heart of Covid-19 inquiry, campaigners urge

Urgent GP referrals for children's hospital care have passed pre-pandemic levels, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 February 2022

Pandemic sparks decline in children’s health, research finds

Experts advise asking children open questions about their mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Guide to mental health support for teenagers and children

Just 15 per cent of women and girls feel safe on social media, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2022

More than one in five girls experience ‘cyberflashing’

A third of young people on waiting lists for mental health services are still waiting for support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 February 2022

Pandemic pressures behind children's mental health crisis, experts warn

Early years providers are urging parents to vaccinate their children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

Early years leaders back MMR campaign

A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

The pilot aimed to encourage looked-after children to discuss mental wellbeing. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Lessons from mental health pilots

Campaigners are calling for the roll-out of counselling across primary and secondary schools and colleges. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2022

Teaching union joins forces with charity in call for school counselling boost

Poverty rates are expected to increase over the next two years, the JRF warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2022

Number of children in extreme poverty rises to 550,000