CYP Now - Disadvantaged children ‘at greater risk of poor mental health’ due to Covid-19

Disadvantaged children are at greater risk of poor mental health due to rising poverty and growing inequality caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a coalition of more than 200 organisations has warned.

Norman Lamb: No one should be at greater risk of poor mental health because of who they are or what environment they are in. Picture: Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

In its first annual report, the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition raises concerns about the growing levels of poverty and inequality and their impact on infant, children and young people’s mental health.

It says that “concerted and urgent action is needed to promote good mental health and prevent future mental health difficulties before it is too late”.

The coalition is calling for a ban on school exclusions this academic year following six months of closures due to the pandemic, allowing “pupils [to] have the time to adapt to changes, including social distancing measures, and not be punished for behaviour problems, when they need support most”.

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