Children

MIND release data which shows concern of Parents and Grandparents

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Report from Mental Health Today https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mental-health-crisis-children-young-people-worsens- “Mind have released new research which suggests parents and grandparents are being negatively impacted by the mental health struggles that their children and grandchildren are experiencing. The research surveyed over 2,000 grandparents and 2,000 parents to gauge what the current crisis is doing to children, their parents and grandparents. …

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The state of CAMHS

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Mental Health Today reports on the worrying state of CAMHS https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/capacity-crisis-camhs-putting-vulnerable-young-people-/ The capacity crisis in CAMHS is putting vulnerable young people at serious risk, say GPs “This week, it has been revealed that most of the GPs surveyed by stem4 (95% of 1001) believe that mental health services for children and young people are critically …

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ParenTalk Virtual Peer Support Group

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https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/healthvisiting/parentalk-virtual-peer-support-group Are you a parent with mild-moderate anxiety, depression or low mood, with a child under five years of age? The ParentTalk group is here to help – Dad’s Groups and Mum’s Groups “Join the new virtual peer support group for parent and infant wellbeing support. The group explores the emotional wellbeing of both parent and …

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Call for help for young people and children who have lived experience of mental illness or their siblings – judging panel and display at Pears-Maudsley centre in London

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“We are commissioning a series of site-specific artworks that will go on display across the new Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People. And we are looking for young people and children with lived experience of mental illness, as well as their siblings, to help us shape them! There are lots of ways to …

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Children’s Mental Health Week – Parents’ Toolkit (MAUDSLEY CHARITY AND OTHERS) and books available at your library

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February 7 – 14 is Children’s Mental Health Week (a bit late with this, sorry!).This year concern for the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is at an all-time high. Maudsley Charity worked with clinicians at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and City Mental Health Alliance on a new …

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Local Government Association (LGA) says that school-based counselling should be available to all children.

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https://www.local.gov.uk/about/news/lga-make-school-based-counselling-available-all-children-tackle-rising-child-mental “School-based counselling needs to be available and fully funded by the Government in all state funded secondary schools and academies to help support rising numbers of children and young people reporting mental health issues during COVID-19, the Local Government Association urges today. The number of young people in contact with mental health services in …

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Children’s Mental Health Significantly Improved If They Eat More Fruit And Vegetables Research Shows

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A study done at University of East Anglia in Norwich, published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health showed that pupils who consumed five or more portions of fruit and veg a day had the highest scores for mental wellbeing, especially those in secondary school. Researchers analysed data from almost 9,000 children in 50 schools across …

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Dorset Council Family Information Centre – Home Learning Resources for Mental Health and Wellbeing

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https://mailchi.mp/dorsetcouncil/adumks27ey A great resource for both families and children with links to: Headspace App (10+ years) The Smiling Mind App (5+ years) Cosmic Kids Yoga – Youtube (3+ years) Park Yoga – Livestream (5+ years) See it Differently, Listening Room – bookable secure webchat (Parents) Dorset CAMHS Videos help and advice – (0-18 years) Wellbeing …

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