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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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Several studies have shown that childhood maltreatment is associated with structural changes in several brain regions.

Enhanced trauma-informed approach helps practitioners build better relationships with homeless young people

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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Homelessness charity in West Midlands uses neuropsychology-informed practice to support young people affected by trauma.

Children’s Mental Health Special Report: Policy context

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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In her annual State of Children’s Mental Health report published in February, then children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield described the figures as “staggering” and “likely to have serious implications for children now and for their long-term prospects”.

How I Got Here: Tish Feilden

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

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The psychotherapist and co-founder of charity Jamie’s Farm on her career.

Psychologists help youth club support young men affected by offending

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Trained psychologists were based at a youth club in Haringey to provide counselling and support to young people and staff.

Impact of Covid-19 on emergency department attendances for young people

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Researchers from the University of Southampton wanted to explore the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people with specific medical, surgical, trauma and mental health conditions.

Art therapy helps girls affected by youth violence

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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A south London-based project is using creative expression as a therapeutic tool to support young girls affected by the aftermath of youth violence.

Briefing: Youth suicide levels

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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What are the key factors behind a worrying rise in the number of young people taking their own life?

Halting the rise in eating disorders

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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There has been a sharp increase in the number of children and young people with eating disorders. Experts explore the need for prevention and early intervention and the role of children’s services.

Interview: Vanessa Longley, chief executive, Chance UK

Interviews

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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The Chance UK chief executive speaks to Derren Hayes about her plans for the charity.

NHS Long Term Plan gives young people's mental health a boost

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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The government's 10-year vision for the NHS sets out key pledges to improve support for children and young people with mental health problems, including investing in crisis and community-based interventions.

Social inequality and wellbeing

Monday, August 26, 2019

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The "allostatic load" on children caused by chronic stress is a major health problem that needs addressing.

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Policy context

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

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The basis for much of the work in the UK and internationally on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is drawn from a 1997 US study by CDC Kaiser on childhood traumas. This study identified a list of 10 ACEs that then formed the basis for a questionnaire used by researchers as a screening tool to assess the impact of childhood trauma on adults.

Suicide by Children and Young People in England

Monday, August 15, 2016

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Researchers examine whether specific experiences such as bullying, abuse, and internet and social media use are linked to suicide in young people.

ICT-Supported Social Work Interventions with Youth: A Critical Review

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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This study conducted a systematic review of information and communication technology (ICT) supported social work interventions with young people. This included tailor-made project websites, computer hardware, mobile phones and general internet use.

Survey of Schools' Work with Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

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A research team led by University College London and the Anna Freud Centre wanted to look at how schools support young people with mental health problems, against a backdrop of rising need.

Champions of children’s health and wellbeing

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

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Training empowers practitioners to lead change in early years settings with healthier approaches to food and physical activities for children and families.

Trauma-Informed Practice: Policy context

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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It is difficult to define trauma-informed care, with experts and providers having different interpretations of what makes a service trauma-infomed.

Screen Use, Lifestyle Behaviours and Psychosocial Health in Adolescent Females

Thursday, January 7, 2021

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Researchers at the University of Leicester wanted to measure the impact of screen use on young women’s behaviour and health. They also wanted to find out how common concurrent screen use or “screen stacking” – such as scrolling through a phone while watching TV – was among young women in the UK.

Riding the wave of social prescribing

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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Social prescribing is increasingly being offered to children and young people with mental health and other difficulties. Experts explain how it works and the difference it can make to young lives.

Progress on child mental health

Analysis

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

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Three experts identify issues for the newly launched parliamentary inquiry on delivering 2017 reforms.

Plan to boost mental wellbeing

Analysis

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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Cross-government vision for mental health must deliver more funding for children’s services, say experts.

Trends in Weight Loss Attempts Among Children in England

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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More than a third of UK children are overweight or obese. There has also been an increase in the reported prevalence of eating disorders. Researchers from the University of Oxford wanted to find out how children’s desire to lose weight has developed over time and how it varied across different groups.

Disaster-based trauma support, Australia

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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The rugged, remote and inhospitable nature of much of the Australian landscape means that when natural disasters strike the effects can be all the more severe.

GW4 Children and Young People's Self-harm and Suicide Research Collaboration