children's mental health

For A School To Be Outstanding, It Should Have The Wellbeing Of Students At Its Heart

We need a rebalancing of the education system, where schools focus on wellbeing at least as much as exam results
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Mara Wilson On 'Matilda', Mental Illness And Laughing Off Those Who Call Her A ‘Has-Been’

"I was terrified. I thought people were going to tell me I was crazy."
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Nearly 110,000 Children Aged 14 Have Self-Harmed In One Year, Estimates Show

'I felt like self-harming was what I wanted to do and had to do as there was nothing else I could do.'
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School Referrals For Children's Mental Health Treatment Rise By A Third, NSPCC Reveals

Worryingly, 183 referrals are made every school day and most come from primary schools.
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Children With Mental Health Problems Need Action Now, Not In 2023

Tinkering around the edges will not tackle the issues young people face
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We Need To Understand Why So Many Children Are Unhappy

With such a rapid rise in demand for mental health services, it’s urgent we understand the causes of poor mental health
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Kids Struggling With Mental Health Told By GPs To 'Pretend Things Are Worse Than They Are' To Access Treatment

'We all need to act now and to act together. If we do not, we risk letting down children.'
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More Than A Third Of Teenagers And Young Adults Have Self-Harmed: Advice For Parents

'We know from parents how overwhelming it can be.'
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Half Of Children Are Bullied Over Their Appearance, Former Victims Explain The Lasting Impact

'It rocks your self-esteem and embeds a message that you, and your body, are not good enough.'
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Government Announces £5 Million For Mental Health First Aid In Schools

Campaigners say it's nowhere near enough.
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