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Welsh success fuels call for school counselling

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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Call for provision in every primary and secondary in England follows success of scheme in Wales.

Infant mental health: 'the next frontier for early intervention'

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Monday, December 12, 2011

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Early intervention doesn't get much earlier than infanthood. But services that promote the mental health of babies are only starting to be recognised for the role they play in preventing problems in later life and the associated cost to society.

Health commissioners urged to tackle perinatal mental illnesses

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Monday, September 2, 2013

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Several new projects have been launched to improve perinatal mental health support.

Lessons from mental health pilots

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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Adopting a mentalising approach and appointing virtual mental health leads are key benefits, say organisers.

Rise in mental health workers

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Policy developments help boost mental health workforce but councils need more funding, say experts.

Support hubs campaign gains impetus

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Charities and local authorities call for national rollout of easy access drop-in centres to provide early mental health support to young people.

Tackling the trauma of racism

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

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Charities highlight the impact of racism on pupil mental health and what schools can do to combat it.

Economic crisis sees young people's mental health and wellbeing suffer

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

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The rising cost of living is adversely impacting children's mental health, resulting in a rise in referrals to health and social care services. Experts call for more funding so agencies can deliver vital support to prevent long-term harm.

Review backs CBT use in schools

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

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Study backs use of cognitive behavioural therapy in schools but lack of training and resources are barriers.

The good and bad of new school guidance on mental wellbeing

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

| CYP Now

The Department for Education’s new guidance for teaching mental wellbeing as part of the statutory relationships, sex and health education is a welcome sign that mental health is finally being given the same prominence as physical health in schools.