Nearly a quarter of children now have a 'mental disorder', figures suggest
9 months ago

Nearly a quarter of children now have a 'mental disorder', figures suggest

Daily Mail  

Nearly a quarter of children in England now have a 'probable mental disorder', according to a report from the Office of National Statistics. Data for 2023 suggested 23.3 per cent of children had a probable mental disorder, such as anxiety or depression, up from 19 per cent the year prior. The proportion of children living in a household without full access to 21 everyday goods and services rose to 15.3 per cent, equivalent to about one in six kids. But the proportion who rated their life satisfaction as high increased to 44.5 per cent, up from 41.5 per cent the year prior. When asked to rate their happiness the day before 6.4 per cent of children rated it as 'low' a minor increase on the 6.1 per cent the year prior.

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6 signs your child’s mental health might be spiralling
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6 signs your child’s mental health might be spiralling

The Independent  

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Survey paints grim picture of UK childhood happiness
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Survey paints grim picture of UK childhood happiness

China Daily  

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Survey paints grim picture of UK childhood happiness
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China Daily  

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The Independent  

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

Daily Mail  

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Do children experience mental health issues?
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New Indian Express  

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The Independent  

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