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 Freud Centre, a children’s mental health charity, I am well placed to witness the upsurge in mental illness. A survey published last month by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy showed that two thirds of therapists cited cost of living concerns as a reason for Britain’s recent mental health decline. To keep up to speed with all the latest opinions and comment, sign up to our free weekly Voices Dispatches newsletter by clicking here There is a serious challenge with children’s and adolescent mental health. It also has knock-on effects on mental health and social wellbeing – particularly for the many young people that face the prospect of a cold, hungry and anxious winter.

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6 signs your child’s mental health might be spiralling
3 months ago

6 signs your child’s mental health might be spiralling

The Independent  

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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 …

Survey paints grim picture of UK childhood happiness
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Survey paints grim picture of UK childhood happiness

China Daily  

People look out to Canary Wharf financial district from Greenwich Park in London, Britain, Aug 28, 2024. Teenagers in the United Kingdom are falling victim to a so-called happiness recession after new research by the charity The Children's Society revealed British youngsters have the lowest life satisfaction levels in Europe. We know that these experiences are not lived in a …

Survey paints grim picture of UK childhood happiness
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Survey paints grim picture of UK childhood happiness

China Daily  

By JULIAN SHEA in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-30 09:27 People look out to Canary Wharf financial district from Greenwich Park in London, Britain, Aug 28, 2024. Teenagers in the United Kingdom are falling victim to a so-called happiness recession after new research by the charity The Children's Society revealed British youngsters have the lowest life satisfaction …

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 …

'I get £1,300 a month and all my housing costs paid. Why would I need the hassle of work?' A shocking insight into Britain's worklessness crisis by LEO MCKINSTRY and INAYA FOLARIN IMAN
8 months, 1 week ago

'I get £1,300 a month and all my housing costs paid. Why would I need the hassle of work?' A shocking insight into Britain's worklessness crisis by LEO MCKINSTRY and INAYA FOLARIN IMAN

Daily Mail  

It is a mid-week afternoon in the Essex seaside resort of Clacton. Currently standing at £297 billion, the overall welfare bill is projected to climb to £360 billion over the next five years — the equivalent of 11 per cent of Britain's entire economic output. Strikingly, the think tank found that some 12 per cent of people in their 20s …

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 …

Welcome to 2024: The only thing you have to lose is your mind
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Welcome to 2024: The only thing you have to lose is your mind

Salon  

As we’re again shoved face-first into another year of surveillance capitalism, climate change, imperial decline and nuclear tensions, America's mental health epidemic isn’t exactly getting better. Meanwhile, the American Psychological Association recorded a rise in adult mental illness diagnosis from 31% in 2019 to 45% in 2023, U.S. mayors cited the “unprecedented” mental health crisis as their top concern last …

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 …

Brits struggle with mental health due to cost of living crisis
1 year, 3 months ago

Brits struggle with mental health due to cost of living crisis

The Independent  

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‘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 …

The Kids Aren't Alright: The Post-Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis : 1A
1 year, 9 months ago

The Kids Aren't Alright: The Post-Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis : 1A

NPR  

The Kids Aren't Alright: The Post-Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images In the wake of the pandemic, many people are struggling with their mental health regardless of their age. The numbers show that 4 in 10 U.S. high schoolers experienced persistent feelings of sadness …

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
1 year, 10 months ago

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show

The Hindu  

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday that bolsters earlier data. But isolation, online schooling and increased reliance on social media during the pandemic made things worse for many kids, mental health experts say. The results “reflect so …

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
1 year, 10 months ago

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show

Associated Press  

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday that bolsters earlier data. — Recent poor mental health was reported by half of LGBTQ kids and almost one-third of American Indian and Alaska Native youth. But isolation, online schooling and …

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says
1 year, 10 months ago

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says

LA Times  

Players on the Stanford women’s soccer team wear warmup jerseys with “Mental Health Matters” on their backs and a butterfly patch on their sleeves to remember late goalie Katie Meyer, who died by suicide earlier in the year. The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, …

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 …

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 …

NHS ‘needs thousands more staff to meet cost of living crisis demands’
2 years ago

NHS ‘needs thousands more staff to meet cost of living crisis demands’

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. Read our privacy policy NHS therapy services won’t be able to manage increased demand driven …

We can’t talk about mental health without exploring inequality
2 years, 2 months ago

We can’t talk about mental health without exploring inequality

The Independent  

Today, Monday 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. Inequality in the UK – in the form of real-terms cuts to benefits and public services; in the trauma of structural racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia; in an entrenched class system that keeps people poor and disenfranchised; in a political culture that blames the powerless for the social havoc wrought by …

Housing crisis, inflation weighing on young people's mental health after pandemic
2 years, 2 months ago

Housing crisis, inflation weighing on young people's mental health after pandemic

NL Times  

Young people are still struggling to recover from the mental consequences of the coronavirus, and all the other crises the Netherlands is facing are weighing heavily on them. The housing crisis and skyrocketing inflation, in particular, are affecting their mental health, EenVandaag reported after surveying 3Vraagt - part of the program’s regular opinion panel consisting of over 1,500 young people …

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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Does anyone else feel as if they’re drowning? Mental health is suffering
2 years, 2 months ago

Does anyone else feel as if they’re drowning? Mental health is suffering

LA Times  

There’s no way to sugarcoat it: These are challenging times to live in Los Angeles. “One of the biggest threats to our mental health is that there is not just one biggest threat, or two or three,” said Lisa Wong, acting director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. At one Los Angeles County mental health clinic this …

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 …

NHS fails on mental health targets as waiting list rises 1.2 million
2 years, 4 months ago

NHS fails on mental health targets as waiting list rises 1.2 million

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. Read our privacy policy The number of people waiting for community mental health care has …

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 …

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 …

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 …

COVID-19 has been a dirty word this election campaign — but health experts say its impact isn't going away
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 has been a dirty word this election campaign — but health experts say its impact isn't going away

ABC  

In the shadow of a once-in-a-generation pandemic, you might have thought health would be one of the key issues dominating the campaign trail. With strict lockdowns still fresh in the minds of many Australians, public health experts say it's like COVID-19 is a dirty word that politicians are fearful of addressing. Despite new records, COVID has dropped off many Australians' …

New Data On Youth Mental Health Is Here ― And It's Not Good
2 years, 7 months ago

New Data On Youth Mental Health Is Here ― And It's Not Good

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The past couple of years have not been good for many kids’ mental health, but new data offers some devastating insight into the toll. “The sheer number of people under age 18 who are struggling with their mental health and looking for resources and supports online is higher than ever before.” She also noted that 9 in …

Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO

India Today  

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus now under control and life returning to normal, a new report from the World Health Organisation paints a grim picture when it comes to mental health. The pandemic also had an impact on the availability of mental health services as the report flagged gaps in provisions to include mental health and psychosocial support in …

'Children Emotionally Tired Due to Pandemic Tend to Take Extreme Step, Need Support From Parents'
2 years, 9 months ago

'Children Emotionally Tired Due to Pandemic Tend to Take Extreme Step, Need Support From Parents'

News 18  

Two incidents in the past week have worried the parents of teenagers. An 11-year-old girl tried to escape after being scolded by her parents and another child killed himself after his father did not buy him an i-phone. While the incidents are from different families they highlight a reality of pandemic-hit children who tend to take extreme steps due to …

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  

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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 …

‘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 …

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 …

'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 …

Grief, Insomnia, Memories of Loved Ones Lost to Covid: Top Triggers of Distress Calls on NIMHANS Helpline
3 years, 2 months ago

Grief, Insomnia, Memories of Loved Ones Lost to Covid: Top Triggers of Distress Calls on NIMHANS Helpline

News 18  

Grief, memories of those who passed away due to Covid-19, insomnia, and behavioural changes among children — these are some of the top concerns discussed by callers on the 24×7 helpline set up by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bengaluru. “The other peak was achieved in June 2021 — during the second wave — when around …

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers
3 years, 2 months ago

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers

Hindustan Times  

During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak of 2003, a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders were noted among health care workers. The occupational burnout During the Covid-19 pandemic, a systematic review across 21 countries found a high prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety, and PTSD among health care workers. The situation among Covid-19 warriors is …

More than a million waiting for mental health treatment with one in 10 doctor posts empty
3 years, 2 months ago

More than a million waiting for mental health treatment with one in 10 doctor posts empty

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. Read our privacy policy One in 10 posts for consultant psychiatrists in England are vacant …

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 …

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