Not in school
Research shows that escalating rates of mental health problems among young people, long waiting lists and rejected referrals fuel school absences.
Type: Publication
Poor mental health and long waits for support are fuelling school absence, say charities
Escalating mental health problems among young people and long waits fuel rise in rise in levels of school absence.
Type: News
Growing stronger together
Growing stronger together interrogates the chief causes of behavioural problems, like poverty and financial strain and examines the factors that can contribute to healthy social development.
Type: Publication
The state of children and young people’s mental health in 2023
Zainab and Nick summarise NHS Digital 2023 data on young people’s mental health.
Type: Blog
Children and young people’s mental health in 2022: what does the data tell us?
Huong and Charlotte explore the latest from NHS Digital on children and young people’s mental health
Type: Blog
Podcast: Juliet Snell
Juliet Snell joins Thea Joshi to discuss how we can better support children’s mental wellbeing
Type: Blog
The power of the ordinary
A Million & Me set out to explore how ordinary, trusted relationships can help children who are beginning to struggle with their mental wellbeing.
Type: Publication
Heads up: Rethinking mental health services for young people at risk of harm
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
Type: Blog
Commission on Young Lives warns that children’s mental health services are buckling under pressure post-Covid
Centre for Mental Health has co-authored the COYL’s fourth thematic report focusing on the mental health needs of children and young people
Type: News
Everyday magic
How BBC Children in Need’s A Million & Me projects are supporting 8-13 year olds’ mental health
Type: Publication