Specialists are being educated to address youth mental health
1 year, 2 months ago

Specialists are being educated to address youth mental health

Live Mint  

Last year saw a stream of dismal headlines about kids’ mental health. A 2019 study that used US National Survey of Children’s Health data found that about half of the kids with a mental health disorder did not receive treatment. McLaughlin recently left Harvard to be the executive director of the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, launched at the University of Oregon in 2022 aiming to expand the workforce by creating a new type of mental health provider, an endeavour made possible by a $425 million gift from Connie and Steve Ballmer. The UK pioneered a highly successful ‘low intensity’ mental health workforce as part of a 2008 plan to expand access to services, which involved establishing a new type of provider called a “Psychological Well-being Practitioner," who offers brief interventions to struggling adults. McLaughlin says anyone who interacts with a Ballmer student will be given an opportunity to offer feedback on the experience, allowing a quick assessment on whether a child or family was satisfied with their experience and in time, whether the services provided actually improve kids’ mental health.

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Young people pessimistic about their mental health; Health services concerned
2 months, 1 week ago

Young people pessimistic about their mental health; Health services concerned

NL Times  

Only half of young adults in the Netherlands rate their mental health as good, according to the Health Monitor Young Adults 2024 by the RIVM and GGD GHOR Nederland. The share of young adults who often feel limited in their daily lives due to mental health problems fell from almost 25 percent to almost 20 percent. “These figures give hope, …

Let's listen to children on mental health
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4 months, 1 week ago

Let's listen to children on mental health

China Daily  

Today is World Children's Day. In China, this year's theme is an issue of growing concern: mental health of children and adolescents. UNICEF defines mental health conditions as a range of conditions, including anxiety and depression, that affect a child's thoughts, emotions or behaviour, and can interfere with their ability to learn and function at school, at home, and in …

BRYONY GORDON: New pupils were right to be scared this week... our schools are battery farms
6 months, 3 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
7 months 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 …

Up to 40pc of mental health conditions are linked to child abuse and neglect, study finds
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Up to 40pc of mental health conditions are linked to child abuse and neglect, study finds

ABC  

In 1996, Ange McAuley was just 11 years old when ABC's Four Corners profiled her family living on Brisbane's outskirts. The research has found that childhood maltreatment is responsible for up to 41 per cent of common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm and suicide attempts. Dr Grummitt said they found in the year 2023 child maltreatment …

Why Britain’s mental health crisis threatens to doom a new generation
11 months, 3 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
1 year 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 …

‘Crisis’ in children’s mental healthcare – Children’s Commissioner
1 year ago

‘Crisis’ in children’s mental healthcare – Children’s Commissioner

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 There is a “crisis” in children’s mental healthcare, the Children’s …

Almost 70,000 children missing out on mental health treatment
1 year 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 …

Do children experience mental health issues?
1 year, 1 month ago

Do children experience mental health issues?

New Indian Express  

Myth: Children don’t experience mental health issues Fact: Mental illnesses can occur across all age groups, including children and adolescents. Myth: Once diagnosed with the disorder, it can’t be cured Fact: All mental illnesses are treatable or manageable. Recovery from mental health challenges often involves a combination of factors, including appropriate treatment, support systems, coping strategies, lifestyle changes and resilience. …

Almost half a million children waiting to start mental health treatment, new figures show
1 year, 2 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
1 year, 2 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Pupils in poorest areas struggling most to access mental health support – report
1 year, 4 months ago

Pupils in poorest areas struggling most to access mental health support – report

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. It’s particularly troubling that young people from the poorest parts of England and those …

To the mums and dads with teenagers in mental health units: I’m taking action to help your child
1 year, 9 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, 10 months ago

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

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 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. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Mental health …

Mentally ill children dumped on wrong hospital wards
1 year, 10 months ago

Mentally ill children dumped on wrong hospital wards

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. It comes as data obtained by The Independent shows: 70,000 children attended A&E with a …

Two thirds of children detained under Mental Health Act are girls, children’s commissioner report warns
2 years ago

Two thirds of children detained under Mental Health Act are girls, children’s commissioner report warns

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 Nearly three-quarters of children detained under the mental health act are …

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Child mental health has never been more important
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Number of children needing help for serious mental health problems soars by 39%
2 years, 2 months ago

Number of children needing help for serious mental health problems soars by 39%

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 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. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} There has …

New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids
2 years, 3 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, 3 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Why mental health matters as your child goes regularly to school; Expert shares insights
2 years, 4 months ago

Why mental health matters as your child goes regularly to school; Expert shares insights

Hindustan Times  

Before entering into why mental health matters for children, parents and teachers need to have clarity on what mental health is. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA defines child mental health as reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Why mental health matters as your child goes regularly …

Most parents struggling with mental health or finances – Unicef UK
2 years, 5 months ago

Most parents struggling with mental health or finances – Unicef UK

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. Jon Sparkes Unicef UK’s chief executive, said: “Up and down the country, we’re hearing …

Here's how schools can contribute to good mental health of kids
2 years, 5 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 …

4 tips for parents to handle mental health issues in children
2 years, 5 months ago

4 tips for parents to handle mental health issues in children

India Today  

There is no doubt that childhood is a beautiful phase for a child. Research states that most mental illnesses in children, almost 50 percent of them, begin by age 1 and 75 percent of mental health issues in children occur by the mid-20s. WHY ARE CONVERSATIONS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH OF SIGNIFICANCE AMONG CHILDREN? A kickstart to coping mechanisms is required …

The cost of living crisis is wreaking havoc on our children’s mental health
2 years, 5 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 …

Pandemic or war, children growing up alone need support for mental well-being
2 years, 6 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 …

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
2 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
2 years, 7 months ago

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

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. A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease …

Calls for £1bn to save ‘buckling’ mental health services as suicidal children are turned away
2 years, 7 months ago

Calls for £1bn to save ‘buckling’ mental health services as suicidal children are turned away

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 Suicidal children are being turned away and the most vulnerable put …

Mental health figures into Pennsylvania’s education funding
2 years, 8 months ago

Mental health figures into Pennsylvania’s education funding

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Amid a growing population of youth experiencing mental health crises, as well as another spate of mass shootings around the country, Pennsylvania lawmakers are prioritizing mental health services in this year’s budget by approving a first-time line item of $100 million for in-school support. Invoking the recent tragedies in Texas and Illinois, Rep. Stan Saylor, R-York, said …

New report warns that mental health impacts for Ukraine's refugee children could cost billions
2 years, 8 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, 9 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 …

New Data On Youth Mental Health Is Here ― And It's Not Good
2 years, 10 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 …

Mental health referrals for children surge by more than HALF
2 years, 11 months ago

Mental health referrals for children surge by more than HALF

Daily Mail  

The number of children and young people needing mental health support has hit an 'unprecedented' high after surging by more than half after the start of lockdown. Mental health services for children and young people are seeing 'unprecedented' demand YoungMinds saw the number of calls to its email, web chat and crisis text line – for children and young people …

It's time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians' task force recommends
2 years, 11 months ago

It's time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians' task force recommends

NPR  

It's time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians' task force recommends Enlarge this image toggle caption Vladimir Vladimirov/Vladimir Vladimirov/Getty Images Vladimir Vladimirov/Vladimir Vladimirov/Getty Images An influential panel of experts says all kids ages eight to 18 should be screened regularly for anxiety. This draft recommendation by the United States Preventive Task Force comes at a time when mental health …

NHS pays out £20m in clinical negligence claims over children’s mental health care
2 years, 11 months ago

NHS pays out £20m in clinical negligence claims over children’s mental health care

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 review addresses improvements needed in inpatient and community children’s mental health services and highlights …

Children offer to buy food with their pocket money as cost of living mounts
3 years ago

Children offer to buy food with their pocket money as cost of living mounts

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. Forming healthy food relationships and managing budget effectively can be hard when “one’s childhood …

Parents call for urgent investment in child mental health services to save young lives
3 years, 1 month ago

Parents call for urgent investment in child mental health services to save young lives

ABC  

Deanne and Graham Kirkman felt so let down by the mental health support available to their teenage daughter Mikayla in 2016, they started planning her funeral while she was still alive. Key points: Data shows demand for youth mental health services is growing There are calls for more mental health beds and child psychiatrists Both major political parties have promised …

State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Adolescent mental health facility in Canberra won't be complete until 2023 while children as young as 13 are admitted to adult wards
3 years, 1 month ago

Adolescent mental health facility in Canberra won't be complete until 2023 while children as young as 13 are admitted to adult wards

ABC  

Children as young as 13 years old continue to be admitted to Canberra Hospital's Adult Mental Health Unit because the opening of a dedicated acute facility for young people has been pushed back to 2023. Key points: The only adolescent mental health facility in Canberra opens in 2023 while children as young as 13 are being admitted to adult mental …

Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Looking for help for your kids’ mental health? Try the school counselor
3 years, 3 months 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, …

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