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‘Toxic climate’ causing increasing mental health issues for young people

Children and young people are growing up in an "unprecedented toxic climate"…

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Mothers on antidepressants risk breathing problems in their children, study suggests

Expectant mothers who take antidepressant drugs during late pregnancy have been warned…

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GPs make children and young people’s mental health a priority

The Royal College of GPs has pledged to prioritise the mental health…

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“Alarming” increase in calls related to self-harm and suicide, reports ChildLine

Calls to ChildLine about self-harm and suicide have increased by more than…

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Third of young long-term unemployed have contemplated suicide, report finds

One in 3 long-term unemployed young people have contemplated suicide, while 1…

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Children with mental ill health neglected by local authorities, report claims

Children and young people are often not being prioritised by joint strategic…

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Peer-led Healthy Conversations to help young people talk about their mental health

The Mental Health Foundation has launched its delivery of the Healthy Conversations…

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Children with mental health needs missing out on education, report finds

Too many children with mental ill health are missing out on full…

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New app helps users to find a HappyPlace

Psychologists from the University of Bristol have teamed up with the Mental…

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