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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Centre for Mental Health has co-authored the COYL's fourth thematic report focusing on the mental health needs of children and young people
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Charlotte and Huong on their report with the Commission on Young Lives which seeks to re-imagine mental health support for children at risk of harm
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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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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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