Tag: mental health
Mental health reforms are faltering
The Government’s plan to transform mental health care for children and young people is facing serious barriers, says a new report by the Young...
Mental health reforms are faltering
The Government’s plan to transform mental health care for children and young people is facing serious barriers, says a new report by the Young...
Getting away from it all
Learning outside the classroom is a perfect way to engage and nurture kids with SEN, writes Victoria Wilcher.
In a recent article for the Guardian...
Extra £1.25 billion for children’s mental healthcare
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg recently announced additional funding of £1.25 billion over five years for children and young people’s mental health services.
The extra...
Tackling the mental health “time-bomb”
A new campaign is seeking to galvanise a mass movement for change in children and young people’s mental health.
A recent poll by YoungMinds found...
Mental health toolkit for adults with learning difficulties
New tools aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of mental health services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism have been launched by...
Young people’s mental health is overlooked
Health and social care commissioners are failing to address the mental health needs of young people, according to a report by the Children and...
Mental health wake-up call for education
Better information and support on mental health issues must be provided within the education system in order to combat depression amongst school pupils, says...
Sleep problems and mental health link
Sleepless nights and disrupted body clocks could be linked to mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to research by Professor...
Autism and mental health fear
Children with autism are subject to worrying levels of mental health problems and are more likely to be bullied at school. So says a...
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Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
