Children’s Mental Health Crisis: Lack of School and Community Support Leading to Hospital Admissions
Children’s Commissioner Highlights Critical Gaps in Child Mental Health Services New research from the Children’s Commissioner for England has revealed that children are frequently unable to access appropriate mental health support at school and in the community, leading to prolonged stays in mental health institutions. This concerning trend is contributing to children spending months or […]
Nutrition and Mental Health: How Diet Affects Depression, Anxiety and Brain Function
The Connection Between Food and Mental Wellbeing: Understanding Nutritional Psychiatry The food we eat provides our bodies with essential “information” and materials needed to function properly. When we don’t receive adequate nutrition for mental health, our metabolic processes suffer and our mental wellbeing can significantly decline. Nutritional Deficiencies and Mental Health Conditions Nutritional deficiencies have […]
School Mental Health: How Positive Learning Environments Boost Student Performance
Creating Supportive Classrooms That Enhance Children’s Wellbeing and Academic Success Educational experts agree that children learn best when they are healthy and feeling happy. This fundamental principle is driving innovative approaches to school mental health and classroom design that prioritize student emotional wellbeing alongside academic achievement. Transforming Schools: The Link Between Environment and Learning BBC […]
A Step in the Right Direction for CAMHS and Mental Health Workers
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of NHS staff is vital – not only for their own health but also for the quality of care they deliver. In a recent guest blog for Mental Health at Work, NHS Employers’ Chief Executive Danny Mortimer highlighted an important truth: “Staff must feel able, rather than obligated, to […]
Prince William Joins Heads Together to Tackle Mental Health Stigma
In partnership with the mental health charity Heads Together, Prince William has stepped onto the football pitch to help “generate the biggest ever conversation around mental health.” By using the power of sport and teamwork, the campaign highlights the importance of open conversations about wellbeing and resilience. Why open conversations matter Prince William has been […]
Fika: A New Emotional Fitness App Supporting Student Wellbeing
A new app called Fika is helping young people build emotional fitness in just five minutes a day. Unlike traditional wellbeing apps that focus primarily on mental health challenges, Fika is designed as an emotional workout, aiming to strengthen skills such as resilience, adaptability, and empathy. What makes Fika different? Inspired by Scandinavian culture, Fika’s […]
Children’s Mental Health Conditions: A Guide for CAMHS Professionals, Parents and Carers
Understanding the wide range of mental health conditions that can affect children and young people is essential for early intervention, effective treatment, and compassionate support. For CAMHS professionals, teachers, parents, and carers, knowing the signs and available support options can make a significant difference in a young person’s recovery journey. This guide – adapted from […]
How Healthy Lifestyle Choices Impact Student Mental Health: Insights from German and Chinese Research
A healthy lifestyle isn’t just good for the body – it’s essential for the mind. A new longitudinal study has explored how everyday lifestyle choices can predict mental wellbeing and mental health problems in university students from Germany and China. The findings shed light on how habits such as exercise, smoking, diet, and sleep patterns […]
NHS Tips for Coping with Depression: Practical Steps to Support Mental Wellbeing
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the UK, affecting people of all ages. While professional support is often essential, there are also simple lifestyle changes and coping strategies that can make a real difference day-to-day. The NHS has shared a series of evidence-based tips to help manage depression, improve wellbeing, […]
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