A social media ban isn’t a quick fix. While risks are real, it overlooks the complexity of young people’s lives online. We need balanced, evidence-based solutions, that address causes, reduce harm, and support safe, positive digital experiences. Read our full response: cypmhc.org.uk/cypmhc-respo...

Read the @centreformh.bsky.social new interim impact evaluation of the Active Essex Foundation Sport and Youth Mental Health Project, showing how impactful sport can be for young people’s mental health

Active Essex Foundation’s Sport and Youth Mental Health Project: impact evaluation, year two - Centre for Mental Health

The second year report of a three year evaluation of the Active Essex Foundation’s Sport and Youth Mental Health Project.

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Great to see this announcement. We are proud to continue our work with Youth Access and partners to ensure every young person can access a local hu www.linkedin.com/posts/dcmsgo...

#youngfutureshubs #nationalyouthstrategy | Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The first eight Young Futures Hubs are now open across England, part of the government's National Youth Strategy backed by over £500 million of investment. Located in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, B...

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1/3 The Interim Report of the Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, reinforces what we have long known that common mental health conditions and psychological distress have increased amongst young people. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69cbdb...

The mental health system is still failing too many young people. The Future Minds roadmap sets out what needs to change, from prevention to crisis care. Now is the time to act. 🔗 Full post + video on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/youngm... #YouthMentalHealth #FutureMinds

The mental health system is still failing too many young people. Here, four young people tell us the rising mental health challenges they face and what needs to change. From prevention to crisis… | ...

The mental health system is still failing too many young people. Here, four young people tell us the rising mental health challenges they face and what needs to change. From prevention to crisis car...

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New briefing from @centreformh.bsky.social shows up to 70% of neurodivergent young people experience significant mental health symptoms at school. Services must adapt & provide strengths‑based, evidence‑led support. Briefing: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications... #Neurodiversity #CYP

Strengths-based support for neurodivergent children and young people - Centre for Mental Health

This report explores how adapted, sensory-informed and play-based approaches can improve outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people.

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Our response to the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast The Chancellor used her statement to focus on young people. But if the Government is serious about helping young people find meaningful employment, they must invest in their mental health. Read our full response: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Children and Young People's Mental ill-health is a barrier to school engagement & participation. Great to see the government reaffirm its commitment on Monday to expand mental health support teams from 60% of schools today to every school by the end of this parliament. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Every child achieving and thriving

Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive.

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Delighted to partner with NPC to launch Unlocking Support, a new report mapping how to close gaps in mental health support for children & young people. We brought together funders, practitioners, schools, charities & young people to show where action is most needed www.thinknpc.org/resource-hub...

Unlocking support - NPC

We identify why young people struggle to access mental health support, and how funders and services can improve pathways.

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Children and Young People's Mental ill health has been a long standing barrier to school engagement and participation. Its great to see the government reaffirm its commitment to expand mental health support teams from 60% of schools today, to every school by the end of this parliament.

Every child achieving and thriving

Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive.

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The governments reforms to EHCP comes at an essential time for what has long been a flawed and outdated system, leaving many children behind.

Ministers say billions in SEND funding will make schools more inclusive

The government is setting out big changes to how children with special educational needs get support.

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We had lots of updates in this week's newsletter! We shared a chance for young people to become Young Advisors for the #GoodChildhoodReport. Also a new report from Centre for Mental Health To receive news and opportunities from the sector, sign up to our newsletter: cypmhc.org.uk/join-our-new...

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Delighted to see funding from @maudsleycharity.bsky.social to support delivery of the right care at the right time to young people facing mental health difficulties. This will make significant and long lasting impact across mental healthcare in South London.

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📣 We're delighted to announce the awarding of £7.5m to 11 projects involving 50 organisations through our Building Brighter Futures programme - supporting young people’s mental health in Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham and Croydon. Read more: maudsleycharity.org/building-bri...

We would like to wish everyone who will be receiving A level and GCSE results this month all the best. We know that the period around results day can bring intense stress, anxiety, and fear of failure, so we would like to share some resources in the comments below that you may find helpful 👇

Best of luck to all the Year 13s today. We hope you get the A level results you hope for. But if you don't, remember you have your own path to follow in life and this will never, ever define you.

New opportunity: join a young person’s advisory group and help shape research linked to youth justice and mental health. The Anna Freud Centre are keen to hear from people with experience of mental health services and/or the youth justice system. Get involved: forms.office.com/e/kSrfhHz22P

Children with speech and language challenges are more likely to have poor mental health but less likely to be able to access effective support. With @speechandlanguk.bsky.social, we're calling for action to tackle this inequity: tinyurl.com/4avhwckr #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates community, together for good mental health. Our community consists of our brilliant members. Each member is dedicated to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, and we can't thank them enough for all they do. #ThisIsMyCommunity

🚨 Unless we see change, the mental health crisis across England is only going to get worse. Alongside 36 other organisations, we have written an open letter to the PM calling for a strategy that addresses the causes of rising mental illness, suicide and people out of work. 👉 bit.ly/4jMgCb6

New #funding announcement 📢 Grants for young women’s mental health available now! The Pilgrim Trust's fund aims to improve the mental health of young women (16-25) Learn more & check eligibility 👉https://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/young-womens-mental-health-grants/

New from @mmhalliance.bsky.social: The Perinatal Mental Health Symptom Checker 💜 This tool helps parents spot signs of common and lesser-known mental health conditions during and after pregnancy. Please share: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/parents #ItStartsWithAwareness

A new report from Class 13, crafted to provoke and challenge explores how systemic change can be achieved in education. The report explores topics such as education as the practice of freedom, inequity and looking beyond anti-racism. Read the report here: www.class13.org/wp-content/u...

Pleased to hear that @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social have been awarded more than £1 million to create a National Parent-Infant Relationship framework to develop best practice guidance to support parent-infant relationship pathways and improve provision👇 parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/parent-infan...

Parent-Infant Foundation secures more than £1 million Lottery funding to create new Framework  - Parent-Infant Foundation

The Parent-Infant Foundation is delighted to announce it has been awarded more than £1 million from the National Lottery Community Fund to create a new National Parent-Infant Relationship (PAIR) Frame...

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We’re proud to be one of 110+ orgs backing this joint briefing from @crae_official, @unicef.org & @nspcc.bsky.social for the Children’s Charities Coalition. Ahead of the Lords debate on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill today, we urge Peers to act. 📄 bit.ly/42CRDkw

A new paper has reported on the impact of young people's admissions to adult mental health wards. This is incredibly important during the current reforms of the Mental Health Bill. Young people must be admitted to age appropriate facilities. Read the paper here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Do you work in SEND? Take our short Workforce Survey and share it with your colleagues so we can design our training and resources to meet the SEND workforce’s learning and development needs. @ndtihello.bsky.social forms.office.com/e/LgGnRbEEVy

Are you a public affairs professional looking to make a difference in children's mental health? @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, hosted by the Centre, is looking for a Public Affairs Adviser to influence policy & advocate for vital support for children & young people. Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/4jdmpmrc

Loneliness significantly impacts our mental and physical health, but too often it remains undiscussed. @lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33

Loneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell? - Centre for Mental Health

Loneliness has a significant impact on our health, but too often remains undiscussed. Lisa McNally calls on local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach.

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We are very excited to be recruiting for 2 posts at the Hearing Voices Projects at Mind in Camden! See below and please share with your networks/anyone who might be interested :) www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/mind-in... www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/mind-in...

Hearing Voices Projects Support Worker | Mind in Camden | CharityJob

Apply now for Hearing Voices Projects Support Worker. , £28,947 pro rata (inc. London Weighting Allowance £4,157), find a career with meaning today

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The Government must act now to turn around the recent rise in mental health problems among children and young people. By investing in evidence-based, cost-effective prevention strategies, it can ensure every child has the best chance of good mental health: tinyurl.com/4dxsn69k #InvestInChildhood