Mental health support for children and young people must be rapidly expanded to meet growing levels of need, says Centre for Mental Health
Sarah Hughes responds to new findings from NHS Digital which show an increase in mental health difficulties among young people
Type: News
The space between us
Children’s mental health and wellbeing in rural, remote and isolated areas
Type: Publication
More support needed for children’s mental health in rural areas, says Centre for Mental Health report
Children living in remote rural and coastal communities in the UK are at risk of missing out on mental health support
Type: News
Bringing care back home
Evaluating the New Care Models for children and young people’s mental health
Type: Publication
Trusted and valued: why investing in school nurses is essential for young people’s mental health
Sallyann Sutton on the critical role of school nurses in preventing mental illness and promoting young people’s wellbeing
Type: Blog
Centre for Mental Health Responds to Children’s Commissioner’s annual children’s mental health report
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
Type: News
Beyond behaviour: tackling restrictive interventions in schools
Kadra looks at the latest evidence behind exclusion, restraint and other restrictive interventions
Type: Blog
School seclusion, restraint and exclusion can increase trauma in children with mental health difficulties, says Centre for Mental Health evidence review
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
Type: News
Put mental health at the heart of a good education, says Centre for Mental Health report
Schools and colleges have profound and lasting effects on young people’s mental health, yet too often this is left to chance
Type: News
Making the grade
How can we ensure that schools, colleges and universities are nurturing environments which promote their wellbeing?
Type: Publication