Child mental health has never been more important
1 year, 10 months ago

Child mental health has never been more important

The Independent  

This forthcoming week marks children’s mental health week, shining a spotlight on the importance of children’s and young people’s mental health. Against this backdrop, our mental health services are however facing overwhelming and unprecedented pressures, which existed even before the pandemic and are becoming further exacerbated by the cost of living crisis. Against the perfect storm of a mental health crisis combined with the long shadow of lockdown and the rising cost of living, we must not lose sight of the challenges that our children and young people are facing, renewing our efforts in a national crusade to ensure that they receive adequate mental health support. Rachael Padman Suffolk Energy companies need to stop penalising their poorest customers Instead of forcing their way into vulnerable people’s homes or switching smart meters remotely without any consent, maybe the greedy and vastly profitable energy companies could make the cost of tariffs fairer?

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BRYONY GORDON: New pupils were right to be scared this week... our schools are battery farms
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BRYONY GORDON: New pupils were right to be scared this week... our schools are battery farms

Daily Mail  

In the end, it was my daughter’s fumbling attempts to knot her new school tie that broke me. Like most parents with a child starting at secondary school this term, the emotion had been building for weeks, operation ‘accept the fact your baby is no longer a baby and hasn’t been for a while’ in full swing from the moment …

Anxiety referrals for kids double in four years, with 4,000 under 18s diagnosed every week
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Anxiety referrals for kids double in four years, with 4,000 under 18s diagnosed every week

Daily Mail  

The number of children referred for specialist anxiety treatment has doubled in just four years, striking new figures have shown. This is up more than 100,000 on 2019/2020 when almost 99,000 were stuck in the queue A 2022 joint survey of 1,130 teachers conducted by the children's mental health charity Place2Be and the National Association of Head Teachers also found …

More children are not going to school, ombudsman warns
8 months, 1 week ago

More children are not going to school, ombudsman warns

Dutch News  

More children are not going to school because they have health or other issues, or because of their parents’ principles, putting their rights under pressure, children’s ombudsman Margrite Kalverboer has said in a letter to education minister Mariëlle Paul. Local council figures show some 7,389 children with a physical or mental impairment do not currently go to school compared to …

More children are not going to school, ombudsman warns
8 months, 1 week ago

More children are not going to school, ombudsman warns

Dutch News  

More children are not going to school because they have health or other issues, or because of their parents’ principles, putting their rights under pressure, children’s ombudsman Margrite Kalverboer has said in a letter to education minister Mariëlle Paul. Local council figures show some 7,389 children with a physical or mental impairment do not currently go to school compared to …

Why Britain’s mental health crisis threatens to doom a new generation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Britain’s mental health crisis threatens to doom a new generation

The Telegraph  

“For the past 10 or 15 years, we have had an increase in the percentage of people requiring mental health support,” says Smith, who focuses on treating young adults. Last year 1.2 million people were on the waiting list for community mental health services. A growing number of school children are suffering with mental health conditions, meaning that unless something …

Children's mental health 'crisis' with one in 12 needing help last year amid surging demand, report warns
9 months, 1 week ago

Children's mental health 'crisis' with one in 12 needing help last year amid surging demand, report warns

Daily Mail  

Soaring demand has plunged children’s mental healthcare into ‘crisis’ with one in 12 kids referred for help last year, a damning report reveals. Many children are forced to wait for care with the demand for support outstripping the availability of help, the report warns It shows nearly one million children and young people – 949,200 – were referred to Children …

Almost 70,000 children missing out on mental health treatment
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Almost 70,000 children missing out on mental health treatment

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The figures came as the government announced this week it would expand the number of …

Generation sicknote: Young people are increasingly blaming their mental health for being out of work... but critics question if it's all just 'snowflakery'
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Generation sicknote: Young people are increasingly blaming their mental health for being out of work... but critics question if it's all just 'snowflakery'

Daily Mail  

Young people are increasingly blaming mental health problems for being jobless, a stark report warns today. The number of 18 to 24-year-olds who are 'economically inactive' due to health issues has more than doubled in the past decade The report by the Left-leaning Resolution Foundation says young people are now more likely to experience a common mental disorder than any …

Almost half a million children waiting to start mental health treatment, new figures show
11 months ago

Almost half a million children waiting to start mental health treatment, new figures show

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tom Madders, from mental health charity Young Minds, said: “Behind every referral is a young …

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity
1 year ago

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A “perfect storm” of the …

‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Young people and families need …

To the mums and dads with teenagers in mental health units: I’m taking action to help your child
1 year, 5 months ago

To the mums and dads with teenagers in mental health units: I’m taking action to help your child

The Independent  

Throughout history, mental illness has frequently been misunderstood. That’s why I’ve confirmed the current inquiry into the tragic deaths of mental health inpatients at NHS trusts across Essex will become a public inquiry. To the mums and dads with teenage children in mental health units, to the patients across the country seeking support close to where they live, and to …

Mental health hospitals are ‘making children worse’, leading charity warns
1 year, 7 months ago

Mental health hospitals are ‘making children worse’, leading charity warns

The Independent  

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Young people’s mental health services are in crisis – here’s how we fix them
1 year, 8 months ago

Young people’s mental health services are in crisis – here’s how we fix them

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These days a vast majority of …

New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids
1 year, 11 months ago

New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids

Hindustan Times  

Mental health and psychological well-being are equally important as physical health and development in children so, this New Year, let us make a resolution to support our children with right coping mechanisms to combat stress and help them live a happier childhood. New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids In an interview with HT …

Surge in mental health problems among teenagers is ‘national emergency’ Government warned
2 years ago

Surge in mental health problems among teenagers is ‘national emergency’ Government warned

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mental health charities Mind and Rethink have warned the government the state of children’s mental …

Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis

Associated Press  

Mira Ugwuadu felt anxious and depressed when she returned to her high school in Cobb County, Georgia, last fall after months of remote learning, so she sought help. Despite an influx of COVID-19 relief money, school districts across the country have struggled to staff up to address students’ mental health needs that have only grown since the pandemic hit. “We …

Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

Schools struggle to staff up for youth mental health crisis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite an influx of COVID-19 relief money, school districts …

More children are being screened for mental-health issues. But then what?
2 years, 1 month ago

More children are being screened for mental-health issues. But then what?

Live Mint  

Mental-health screenings for kids are expanding across the country. Schools have added or expanded screenings for mental health or emotional well-being, and earlier this month, a panel of medical experts recommended children and teens ages 8 to 18 be screened for anxiety disorders. Child psychologists and psychiatrists often have monthslong wait lists, and many providers don’t take insurance, leaving families …

Here's how schools can contribute to good mental health of kids
2 years, 2 months ago

Here's how schools can contribute to good mental health of kids

Hindustan Times  

To work on the prevention of mental health issues in young children, it is important to raise awareness about the problem and schools are one of the best places to start mental health awareness. Here's how schools can contribute to good mental health of kids In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Puja Kapoor, Paediatric Neurologist and Co-Founder of Continua …

The cost of living crisis is wreaking havoc on our children’s mental health
2 years, 2 months ago

The cost of living crisis is wreaking havoc on our children’s mental health

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the chair of the Anna …

Addressing and overcoming mental health challenges in schools
2 years, 2 months ago

Addressing and overcoming mental health challenges in schools

India Today  

A healthy and stress-free mind is home to fruitful learning. Some of the common factors behind students suffering from mental health issues can be anxiety associated with exams, preparing for the exams, waiting for the results, peer pressure, parental pressure, etc. Students might often assume that mental health issues are not common and might hide any mental issues they are …

Pandemic or war, children growing up alone need support for mental well-being
2 years, 2 months ago

Pandemic or war, children growing up alone need support for mental well-being

Firstpost  

Across the world a staggering 10.5 million children have lost parents or caregivers to COVID-19, and 7.5 million have been orphaned. We all — including civil society organisations, governments, corporations and other partners — have a duty of care to support children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it, and a critical part of that …

Are we sleepwalking into a male mental health crisis?
2 years, 2 months ago

Are we sleepwalking into a male mental health crisis?

The Independent  

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Children’s doctors urged to quiz patients about cost of living struggles
2 years, 3 months ago

Children’s doctors urged to quiz patients about cost of living struggles

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Children’s doctors are being urged to quiz patients about their …

LOCALIZE IT: Safety, mental health among top school concerns
2 years, 3 months ago

LOCALIZE IT: Safety, mental health among top school concerns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They're staring down strains on mental health, large numbers …

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
2 years, 4 months ago

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?

Associated Press  

CECILIA, Ky. — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. If a silver lining exists, the pandemic raised awareness of the crisis and helped de-stigmatize talking about mental health, while also bringing attention to schools’ shortcomings in handling it. Asra Nomani, a mom from Fairfax …

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
2 years, 4 months ago

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?

Associated Press  

CECILIA, Ky. — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 44% of high school students said they experienced “ persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness ” during the pandemic, with girls and …

New Reports Talk About Whether Schools Are Doing Enough To Help With The Mental Health of Youths
2 years, 4 months ago

New Reports Talk About Whether Schools Are Doing Enough To Help With The Mental Health of Youths

News 18  

For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found 44% of high school students said they experienced “ persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness ” during the pandemic, with girls and LGBTQ youth reporting …

Hundreds of children in mental health crisis facing ‘unacceptable’ A&E waits every week
2 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of children in mental health crisis facing ‘unacceptable’ A&E waits every week

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One NHS trust chief executive has warned his hospital’s A&Es have seen a “real surge” …

New report warns that mental health impacts for Ukraine's refugee children could cost billions
2 years, 5 months ago

New report warns that mental health impacts for Ukraine's refugee children could cost billions

ABC  

Lessons learned from a decades-long civil war could help counter the long-lasting mental health impacts on Ukrainian children exposed to air strikes, bombing, and other war violence, a child trauma specialist says. Key points: At least one-in-five refugees is at risk of developing metal health disorders, with children being particularly vulnerable Three million Ukrainian children have already been displaced by …

More states are allowing students to take mental health days off
2 years, 6 months ago

More states are allowing students to take mental health days off

NPR  

More states are allowing students to take mental health days off Enlarge this image toggle caption Giles Bruce/Kaiser Health News Giles Bruce/Kaiser Health News Linnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend of four years leaves for her six-month stints with the Marines, and the high school junior has trouble concentrating on her classwork. "I'm somebody who struggles with …

6 Things People Actually Need To Improve Their Mental Health Right Now
2 years, 6 months ago

6 Things People Actually Need To Improve Their Mental Health Right Now

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Your favorite Instagram influencer can post about self-care all day, showing glamorous pictures of bubble baths and retreats. According to Cook, SEL would include increased access to and education on mental health resources and strategies, from coping mechanisms like deep breathing to increased school staff training to handle social and emotional concerns. Paid mental wellness days and …

With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health
2 years, 8 months ago

With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Since the pandemic started, experts have warned of a mental health crisis facing American children that is now visibly playing out at schools across the country. He is among a small but growing number of California teachers and school staff to take a course called Youth Mental Health First Aid. “Teachers and school staff are on the …

State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health
2 years, 10 months ago

State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health

NPR  

State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health Enlarge this image toggle caption SDI Productions/Getty Images SDI Productions/Getty Images There's a growing consensus that the pandemic has taken a big emotional toll on young people. "This report card really aims to give us a better understanding and overview of what's currently happening in our …

The crisis in child mental health is the Tory government’s badge of shame
2 years, 10 months ago

The crisis in child mental health is the Tory government’s badge of shame

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It should be a badge of …

Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic
2 years, 10 months ago

Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A record number of children …

Pupil anxiety levels have risen, say 95% of teachers
2 years, 10 months ago

Pupil anxiety levels have risen, say 95% of teachers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There has never been a …

‘I’ve waited days and hours for a bed’ : Mental health services facing ‘desperate’ situation
2 years, 11 months ago

‘I’ve waited days and hours for a bed’ : Mental health services facing ‘desperate’ situation

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I think one of the worst parts about the whole experience of going into hospital …

Looking for help for your kids’ mental health? Try the school counselor
3 years ago

Looking for help for your kids’ mental health? Try the school counselor

LA Times  

Mental healthcare is becoming more of a priority in schools as the pandemic continues to affect the well-being of students and staff. One of his recommendations, as part of what he calls a “whole-of-society” effort to mitigate the pandemic’s corrosive effects on mental health, is to support students’ mental health in schools. Schools have a combination of counselors, social workers, …

Concerned about your kid’s mental health? How to talk to them
3 years ago

Concerned about your kid’s mental health? How to talk to them

LA Times  

It’s important to talk to children about mental health and show positive ways to deal with stress, anxiety and heartache. “We also know that, too often, young people are bombarded with messages through the media and popular culture that erode their sense of self-worth — telling them they are not good-looking enough, popular enough, smart enough, or rich enough,” the …

Editorial: How to get our sad and anxious kids from traumatized to OK
3 years ago

Editorial: How to get our sad and anxious kids from traumatized to OK

LA Times  

It was easy to see that COVID-19 represented a crisis of huge proportions prompting extraordinary measures to protect public health. Even before the pandemic, Murthy notes in an advisory issued this week, there were clear signs of diminished mental health among young people. The schools are awash in money to provide more mental health services to students, but the counselors …

'The story of COVID is going to be the kids who don't make it': Plea to boost regional mental health care
3 years, 1 month ago

'The story of COVID is going to be the kids who don't make it': Plea to boost regional mental health care

ABC  

It was the third time in 12 months that Jen's 15-year-old son had attempted suicide. More mental health care promised Many regional Victorian parents feel like their children have to reach crisis point before they can receive mental health care, as chronic shortages in the sector spark lengthy waitlists. Victoria's mental health royal commission has recommended every region be equipped …

Girls, Kids From Low Income Families Face Greater Mental Health Risks Post Covid-19: UNICEF
3 years, 2 months ago

Girls, Kids From Low Income Families Face Greater Mental Health Risks Post Covid-19: UNICEF

News 18  

Girls and children from disadvantaged backgrounds face the greatest mental health risks triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, says a report released by UNICEF on Tuesday. The report said that “not all children were affected equally.” “Children and adolescents who faced the greatest mental health risks came from disadvantaged families, had pre-existing mental health conditions or a history of adverse childhood …

Record number of children being referred to mental health services
3 years, 3 months ago

Record number of children being referred to mental health services

The Independent  

A record number of people aged 18 and under have been referred to mental health services, according to new analysis. More than 190,200 people aged 18 and under were referred to mental health services during these these months in 2021, according to the body’s analysis of NHS Digital data. “The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the nation’s mental …

Victoria's Chief Psychiatrist urges parents to check child mental health in COVID pandemic
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria's Chief Psychiatrist urges parents to check child mental health in COVID pandemic

ABC  

Victoria's Chief Psychiatrist Neil Coventry has urged parents to "reach out" to their children to have frank conversations about anxiety and stress during lockdown. Dr Coventry appeared at today's press conference to address rising community concern over the impact of the state's extended lockdowns on child mental health. "I want to really focus on a particularly vulnerable subset of our …

Are children facing long-term mental distress?
3 years, 4 months ago

Are children facing long-term mental distress?

Live Mint  

For most children and adolescents, the past year has been a shadow of a typical childhood. Independently and collectively, these events can catalyse mental health difficulties in children and youth," write Brae Anne McArthur, Nicole Racine and Sheri Madigan from the University of Calgary in this piece. "Our child psychology research team sought to better understand the current state of …

Op-Ed: The kids who aren’t all right — the pandemic’s lasting toll on youth mental health
3 years, 6 months ago

Op-Ed: The kids who aren’t all right — the pandemic’s lasting toll on youth mental health

LA Times  

During a medical school rotation in psychiatry, the writer was alarmed by how many of their patients were young people whose mental health continues to be significantly affected by the pandemic. What concerns me most about the narrative around youth mental health is the idea that kids are resilient and thus eventually will recover from the stressors of this past …

Children’s mental health services reach breaking point as Covid sees demand soar
3 years, 6 months ago

Children’s mental health services reach breaking point as Covid sees demand soar

The Independent  

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