Responding to a report by the Children’s Commissioner calling for greater prioritisation of children and young people’s mental health services, Sarah Hughes, Chief Executive, Centre for Mental Health, said: “The Children’s Commissioner’s report highlights concern about the wide variations in spending and support across the country for children and young people struggling with their mental
Why do some groups of people have a much higher risk of mental health difficulties – and what can we do to reduce the disparities?
Kadra looks at the latest evidence behind exclusion, restraint and other restrictive interventions
Restrictive interventions in schools can exacerbate behavioural difficulties among children who have had traumatic experiences, according to an evidence review published today by Centre for Mental Health. Trauma, challenging behaviour and restrictive interventions in schools is a review of recent literature on the impact of seclusion, restraint and exclusion on children’s mental health. It finds
How do restrictive interventions in schools affect young people’s mental health?
Liz looks at what needs to happen to truly address inequalities in mental health in the new parliament
Targets, spending decisions and postcode lotteries in the NHS can be improved by applying economic theory to practice
How can insights from economics help make decisions about mental health services?
Our new report explores how trauma-informed approaches are being implemented by public services
How are trauma-informed approaches being implemented by public services – and what are the barriers to embedding the approach more widely?