Many factors are chipping away at children’s declining wellbeing and mental health, but for older children and teenagers, a major stress point is living in poverty and worries about their household finances. Christmas puts families under intense financial pressure, and the cold, wet weather coupled with sky-high energy costs means relief feels far away.
For teenagers and older children, these worries can be made worse by the return to school or college. Academic expectations, the ebb and flow of friendship dynamics, fear of bullying or harassment from peers, can all loom large.
That is why it is timely that this month sees the majority of our 13 “Space to grow” hubs throughout the UK open their doors to offer free early help for eight- to 13-year-olds who are struggling with their emotional health and wellbeing.
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