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Research shows link between lack of sleep and “worry” in children and young people

Place2Be, a children's mental health charity, found a link between "worrying" and…

LeeMC2022

Majority feel teaching resilience in the classroom is a flawed concept

Opinion polling suggests limited faith in government plans that will ‘require teachers…

Norman Murray

Denying the traumatic origin of Dissociative Identity Disorder denies those who live with it a recovery

Dissociative Identity Disorder is caused by severe and repeated childhood trauma often…

Chloe Apter

Over 70% want honesty about mental health unknowns reflected in the curriculum

In light of over 70% of our readers calling for honesty about…

LeeMC2022

New York State as a model for a mandatory mental health curriculum

In light of a mandatory mental health curriculum being announced for September…

Chloe Apter

Education Secretary calls for more interventions in students’ mental health

Universities should be reaching out to students’ emergency contacts when it is clear…

LeeMC2022

Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion

Having an autistic spectrum disorder, learning disability, or mental health problem should…

Chloe Apter

World Mental Health Day 2018: A Round-Up

A round-up of World Mental Health Day 2018's highlights.

Chloe Apter

Renewed calls to reject the phrase ‘commit suicide’

The media are today being reminded to watch the language they use…

LeeMC2022

Ellie Soutter died on her 18th birthday: we need to talk about sport’s pressures

The stakes are high for young people embarking on a potential career…

Cris Andrews