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British Psychological Society reports on ‘eroded’ playtime and children’s wellbeing

The British Psychological Society is campaigning for 'Time to Play' in schools,…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

University students want and need 24/7 mental health text support, finds survey

Digital charity Mental Health Innovations has released the findings of a report,…

Ed Brown

Training programme for mental health leads in schools and colleges set to launch

The Department of Education has confirmed the launch of a training programme…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Royal College of Psychiatrists calls for urgent mental health support in schools

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the Government to urgently…

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Choppy waters to calm minds: international surf therapy conference to come to Cornwall

The Wave Project, a surfing therapy organisation, is hosting an international conference…

Ed Brown

Digital services could provide a lifeline for UK’s mental health crisis

Previous Minister for Health, Lord Darzi of Denham, write the pandemic saw…

Professor Lord Darzi of Denham

Young Changemakers is aiming to re-imagine youth mental health support from the inside

UK Youth's Young Changemakers is a programme that will aim to involve…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Commission launched to halt vulnerable children falling into the hands of criminal gangs

The former children's commissioner Anne Longfield has set up a new independent commissioning…

Ed Brown

Shadow minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan welcomes new gaming and gambling addiction training

The Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust has launched a new training…

Ed Brown

Mind’s president, Stephen Fry calls for walk-in services dedicated to young people

Mind's president, Stephen Fry has released a statement asking the government to…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian