Mariah Kelly

@mariahkelly.bsky.social

Policy at the Health Foundation. Passionate about health inequalities & mental health

As many children and young people enter a new academic year and MPs return to parliament, Mariah Kelly writes for Children & Young People Now​ on why the seasonal reset presents a decisive moment for the government to focus on improving emotional support for young people. Read more ⬇️

Why the government must improve emotional support for young people - CYP Now

As September begins, the country shifts back into gear - MPs return to Parliament after the summer recess, and many children and young people are embarking on a new academic year.

cypnow.co.uk

Has been fantastic to be involved in this important programme exploring the impact of social and economic factors on the emotional support that young people receive. Our briefing, published today, shares findings from the programme and identifies policy changes to support young people and families⬇️

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 12mo ago

NEW: Good emotional support is vital to young people's mental health but is impacted by factors including poverty and parental employment patterns. Our briefing explores findings from our 3-year research programme about how social and economic factors shape emotional support ⬇️