Reform benefits system to protect children’s mental health, say charities
New research shows that inadequate levels of benefits and the use of sanctions are driving family poverty and damaging the mental health of both parents and children.
Type: News
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
Super Troupers: The mental health burden of trying to do it all
In his final piece as our writer in residence, Andrew K Kauffmann explores his experience as part of the “sandwich generation” – caring for a young child while also supporting an ageing parent with Alzheimer’s, and the mix of emotions and challenges that come with the terrain.
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Children’s mental health being threatened by mounting financial pressures on families, says Centre for Mental Health report
New research states that financial pressures on parents, overcrowded housing and lack of safe green space can have a negative impact children’s mental health and behaviour.
Type: News
Briefing 62: A constant battle
A Constant Battle investigates how experiences of racism towards both parents and children affect their mental health and parent-child interactions
Type: Publication
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
Everyday Magic: the power of talking with children about their mental health
Juliet unpacks some of our key findings from BBC Children in Need’s programme working with 8-13 year olds
Type: Blog
Everyday conversations about mental health can help support children’s wellbeing, says research on BBC Children in Need’s A Million & Me programme
Reliable information and consistent relationships with trusted adults can help children to learn about their mental health
Type: News
Time for concerted action: the mental health of children and young people in England
Huong considers how the latest NHS digital data should shape priorities for children’s mental health
Type: Blog
Behaviour and mental health: towards a new approach
Kadra reflects on the current rhetoric around behaviour in schools, and urges those in policy and practice to re-imagine their approach
Type: Blog