Centre for Mental Health

A Need to Belong

What leads girls to join gangs

This report is the result of an analysis of data collected for more than 8,000 young people at the point of arrest.

On average, young women involved with gangs had more than double the number of vulnerabilities than the other girls who were screened after arrest. The results of the screening shows clear evidence of the psychological vulnerability of gang involved young women. 

21 May 2013
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Briefing 46: The NHS Mandate and its implications for mental health

The NHS mandate sets out in clear terms how the NHS can improve the way we treat long-term conditions and tackle health inequalities.

The briefing outlines key actions for NHS England and clinical commissioning groups including expanding IAPT services, addressing access and waiting times for mental health care and commissioning integrated support for people with co-existing physical and mental health conditions. 

01 May 2013
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