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Guide launched to help youth workers promote good mental health to young people

A new guide has been launched that aims to help youth workers…

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Antipsychotic medication taken during pregnancy can affect babies, study claims

Taking antipsychotic medication during pregnancy can increase the chances of babies being…

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Sixth of children experience PTSD after traumatic events

About 1 in 6 children and adolescents develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…

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Childhood bullying impacts mental and physical health even up to 40 years later, research suggests

The negative social, physical and mental health effects of childhood bullying are…

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New CQC map highlights lack of places of safety for young people experiencing mental health crisis

Worrying restrictions in access to health-based places of safety for young people…

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Stigma stopping men seeking help for eating disorders

The widespread perception that only women have eating disorders is preventing men…

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Young adults publish guide for parents on mental health

A new guide focusing on young people’s emotional and mental health has…

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Young people with mental ill health admits fears over medication prescription

A third of young people admit to feeling scared when they were…

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Website aims to help adults relate to young people with mental health issues

A new website to give adults the knowledge and confidence to identify…

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Adults need confidence to talk to young people about mental health issues

It is increasingly recognised that significant numbers of children and young people…

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