Defending reforms to the way in which the examination system works, Nick Gibb, Education Minister, said children should sit more exams from an earlier age...…
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Mums Encouraged To Talk About Their Mental Health And Seek Help
“We need to address this subject openly, removing the shame and stigma so that mums no longer feel that they have to cope alone.”…
Children’s Eating Disorder Treatment Waiting Times Decrease, Amid 55% Rise In Cases
Waiting times for children and young people with eating disorders receiving treatment are decreasing, but cases themselves are on the rise, new figures have revealed. NHS England says that 236 patients out of 307 nationwide (76.9 per cent) requiring urgent referrals were given treatment within a week from December…
How Mindfulness Is Helping Ruby Wax Manage Her Depression
Ruby Wax has revealed how mindfulness [https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/mindfulness.html] has helped her tackle her depression before it becomes "a storm". The comedian, who has spoken candidly about her mental illness, has likened the practice of it as "taking her temperature". Speaking to…
Mental Health Mates Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
Bryony Gordon’s initiative to help people ‘Find Your We’ reaches two-year milestone…
Talking Improves the Wellbeing of Dementia Sufferers
Just one hour of social interaction a week can make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia…
Charity Boss Leads Calls On Internet Safety Amid Health Fears
Campaigners have called on internet firms to take responsibility for the mental health of its users.…
Scottish Government Announces Youth Mental Health Services
Scottish youth will be leading an in-depth study into child and adolescent mental health services Between 15 and 20 people aged 14–22, from a variety of backgrounds, will be selected to join a new Scottish government youth commission on mental health services. The working group will then report back…
New Survey Uncovers What’s Really Making Kids Feel Anxious (It’s Not Social Media)
The UK’s largest children’s charity Barnardo’s have revealed the results of their survey into what worries children and teens. Conducted by YouGov on behalf of the charity [http://www.barnardos.org.uk/news/New-survey-shows-half-of-all-schoolchildren-feel-sad-or-anxious-every-week/press_releases.htm?ref=128176] , the results, released just in time for Children’…