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…
925 posts tagged
NEWS
Keep up to date with the latest news and information on mental health and wellbeing
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’…
Happiful Signs Time to Change Employer Pledge
We are pleased to announce that Memiah Limited, the organisation behind Happiful and Counselling Directory have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.…
Who Is Responsible for Children's Mental Health at School?
Concerns have been raised by the headteachers’ union leader over the government’s new mental health plans.…
Health Advocates Urge Facebook to Shut Down ‘Messenger Kids’ App
Around 100 children’s health experts from across the US have asked Mark Zuckerberg to shut down recently launched ‘Messenger Kids’ app designed for children aged six to 12.…
Happiful Joins Local Community Project
We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Community Matters Partnership Project [http://cmpp.org.uk/] (CMPP) in order to help support projects in our local community. CMPP was set up as a social enterprise by Tracy Jarvis in 2011, in order to bring local businesses together…
Menopause - A Hotly Debated Topic?
The subject of the menopause is one that creates great discussion and often disagreement.…
Happiful Partners with the Mindful Living Show 2018
With more than 50 workshops, seminars, and teachings, the second annual Mindful Living Show is set to be a day to remember For the second year running, Happiful magazine is delighted to announced its partnership with the Mindful Living Show [http://www.mindfullivingshow.com/mindfulliving2018/en/page/home]. The show,…
Leading Eating Disorder Charity Raises Concerns Over Change4Life 100 Calorie Snacks for Kids Campaign
Beat Eating Disorders have released an official response addressing Public Health England's recent 100 calorie campaign, highlighting the potential risks teaching children calorie counting can have.…