Children
1 in 5 children experience a mental health problem at some point during childhood, but many do not get effective, timely support. Take a look at how we're working to change this.
Key stats and facts about children and young people's mental health in one handy fact sheet.
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How common are mental health problems in children?
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Children face an average 10-year wait between experiencing symptoms and receiving help.
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The different mental health challenges faced by children at different ages.
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Perinatal mental health problems affect around one in five mothers. Learn more about what we're doing and what still needs to change.
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Becky Appleton explores the experiences of young people falling through the gaps between children & adult mental health services
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Thea sits down with Nick and Charlotte to hear about why strategic investment in children's mental health is vital to end the postcode lottery of care
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How BBC Children in Need's A Million & Me projects are supporting 8-13 year olds' mental health
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This report with the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition explores how we can end the postcode lottery in mental health support for children and young people through strategic investment
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Huong considers how the latest NHS digital data should shape priorities for children's mental health
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