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Mental Health

Gay Palmer, NHS England social prescribing link worker

Analysis 28 November 2023

The case for social prescribing

Schools play a key role in promoting healthy attitudes to eating and exercise and can spot the early warning signs of disordered eating before specialist help is needed. Picture: Bonsales/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

Halting the rise in eating disorders

Workshops offer a variety of creative activities, including printmaking, sculpture, sewing, filmmaking and creative writing

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Arts projects bring young people wellbeing boost

There’s a myth that eating disorders only affect young women or that you must be underweight in order to be unwell. Picture: Carballo/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

8 top tips to support young people with eating disorders

Research found mental health improvements to last well beyond counselling sessions. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 August 2023

Briefing: School counselling

Young panellists’ views fed into the Scottish government’s work in developing its suicide prevention strategy. Picture: Photographee.eu/Adobe Stock Posed by models

Best Practice 30 August 2023

Young people's lived experiences shape Scottish suicide prevention strategy

The Covid-19 crisis has been linked to a deterioration in young people’s mental health. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Research 25 July 2023

Trends in Eating Disorder and Self-harm Incidence Rates Since Covid-19

Harker: ‘We’re failing to invest in preventative services’

Features 27 June 2023

Interview: Lisa Harker, director, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

Policymakers and parents increasingly recognise the importance of mental wellbeing in children being happy and healthy and fulfilling their potential. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Other 27 June 2023

Mental Health in Schools: Key policy developments

Research found mental ill health was more common among girls than boys. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2023

Mental Health in Schools: Special Report

Nadim Saad: ‘There’s much more anxiety now’

Features 27 June 2023

The case for daily wellbeing lessons in schools

Thrive creates targets for children that are tailored according to individual need. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 27 June 2023

Thrive improves behaviour and attainment

Brighter Futures for Children’s Mental Health Support Team aims to prevent low-level mental health challenges reaching crisis point. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 27 June 2023

Specialist team supports students' emerging mental health needs

Wellbeing Boxes contain therapeutic resources to help school staff support children

Best Practice 27 June 2023

Training makes teachers ‘trusted adults’

The standards emphasise providing vulnerable children with trusting relationships. Picture: Shefkate/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 May 2023

Healthcare in secure settings

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