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NHS pledge to focus on young people’s health

Children and young people’s health has been set out as a priority in NHS England’s new long-term plan published Monday 7th January. It will see the introduction of a new transformation programme over the next decade.  

Health and wellbeing, Mental Health
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Mental health support for new fathers

Partners of expectant and new mothers who are unwell with mental health issues will be offered support and mental health checks, NHS England has announced.

Health and wellbeing, Mental Health
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News in numbers: December

A breakdown of community health news this month, in numbers. Download PDF here.

Health and wellbeing, Infant feeding, Mental Health
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Wales: earlier mental health support in schools

Pupils will receive earlier mental health support in schools to prevent more serious problems in later life.

Safeguarding, Mental Health
Features

On the edge

The suicide rate in the UK may be going down, but three times more men than women took their own life last year. Journalist Sarah Campbell asks what’s going on and how you can make a difference.

Health and wellbeing, Vulnerability, Mental Health
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Wales: ‘whole school’ plan to reform mental health support

The Welsh Government has embarked on a ‘whole school’ approach in the reform of mental health support for young people.

Health and wellbeing, Vulnerability, Mental Health
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UK: sixfold increase in children’s mental health problems

Mental health problems in children and young people have soared across the UK.

Health and wellbeing, Safeguarding, Mental Health
Resources

Strengthening child-parent relationships

Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour (UYCB):

Evaluating a Solihull Approach face-to-face 10-week group for parents.

Health and wellbeing, Behaviour, Mental Health

Spotlight on sight loss

Low vision or blindness can significantly affect a child’s learning progress and mental health. Journalist Anna Scott takes a closer look at how community practitioners can help families live with visual impairment.

Vulnerability, Education, Mental Health
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Conference one-to-one: how are you, dad?

International campaigner for fathers’ mental health Mark Williams shares his story of coming through depression following the birth of his son, and how this experience inspired his fight to raise awareness and bring about change.

Health and wellbeing, Mental Health
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Great Britain: children attracted to those of same gender are twice as likely to self-harm

Almost a quarter (22%) of girls aged 14 have self-harmed in the past year, according to a new report by The Children’s Society.

Vulnerability, Safeguarding, Mental Health
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News in numbers: November

A breakdown of community health news this month, in numbers.

Health and wellbeing, Immunisation & illness, Mental Health
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Scotland: Government promises 250 new school nurses

As touched on last issue, funding for 250 extra school nurses has been promised to improve mental health provision in Scotland. As part of her Programme for Government, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said £250m would be spent improving mental health services over the next five years.

Professional, Mental Health
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‘Austerity is not over,’ says Unite

In response to the chancellor’s budget speech, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey says there is still the ‘horror’ to come of billions of pounds slashed from public spending.
 

Jobs, Infant feeding, Mental Health
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Australia: poor body image rises along with children’s hormones

Children as young as eight are vulnerable to poor body image as hormone levels rise with the onset of puberty, new research has found.

Vulnerability, Behaviour, Mental Health
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England: self-harm hospitalisations in girls double since 1997

The number of girls under 18 treated in hospital in England after self-harming has nearly doubled compared with 20 years ago, according to NHS Digital figures.

Vulnerability, Safeguarding, Mental Health
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Scotland: new suicide prevention plan is launched

A new prevention plan aims to cut Scotland’s suicide rate by 20% before 2022.

Health and wellbeing, Vulnerability, Mental Health
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