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Young people in UK facing ‘mental health emergency’ as referrals reach record high

New referrals climbed 11 per cent from February and were up 2 per cent compared to the same time last year

The Independent UK · May 27

Experts explain why pressure at school can lead to depression later in life

Researchers found that higher levels of academic pressure on 15-year-olds can see them suffering from depression well into early adulthood

The Independent UK · Feb 12

8 conversation tips to get kids to open up

To mark Children’s Mental Health Week, experts tell Lisa Salmon how parents can start chats with their kids if they’re worried.

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Delays to good healthcare for children risks failing their future, says watchdog

The Care Quality Commission has published its annual report on the overall state of health and social care in England.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Teachers regularly helping pupils in distress in attempt to fill NHS funding gap

Three in four teachers put a pupil’s psychological needs before teaching at least once a week, UK survey reveals

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024

Dulux Colour of the Year 2025: 'True Joy' is set to be the tone to create a happy home next year

It's a divisive choice, but the experts have spoken and they say it's time to be bolder with colour

Woman & Home · Sep 10, 2024

‘Jaw-dropping’ number of children in England with anxiety shocks even professionals

Concern that NHS is not equipped to treat record numbers of cases as experts warn of ‘biggest societal issue of our time’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024

Cash for mental health support ‘will benefit thousands of youngsters’

The Government is to spend nearly £5 million expanding services for young people.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Number of children in mental health crisis at record high in England

NHS data reveals more than 3,500 urgent referrals of under-18s in May, three times higher than same month in 2019

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

‘Mental health emergency’ as urgent referrals for under 18s triple

The statistics should “sound the alarm” for the Government, a charity said.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023