#childrensmentalhealthweek — Public Fediverse posts
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This week is **#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek** and there was an important update by **The Royal College of Psychiatrists** about children on waiting lists for treatment.
Currently, over half a million children and young people in England are on waiting lists for treatment. These are individuals who have been referred to mental health services.
53% of those have been waiting over a year and 30% have been waiting over two years which is not good enough.
The RCPsych news piece on this also comments on the risks of children — who are facing lengthy waits for treatment — seeking **#AI** chat tools for support.
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Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life. [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·M&S and YoungMinds Smash £5m Target a Year Early, Set New £1.5m Goal for Children’s Mental Health
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Children’s mental health deserves early attention and compassionate care. Early experiences shape lifelong wellbeing, yet in 2024/25, 35,000 children and young people in England waited more than two years for their second contact with mental health services.
The cost of these delays are felt by children, families, schools, and communities for years to come. Together, we can make sure no child is left waiting without the support they need.
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Smoke free insights: Children’s Mental Health Week
@maudsleynhs.bsky.social
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
'Evidence suggests that nicotine poses higher risks for young people than for adults, as the developing brain is more sensitive to its addictive effects.'
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This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we're showcasing how CashBack projects support children and young people's wellbeing. Through Bethany Christian Trust's support, Adam's confidence has grown, helping him try new things and apply for a college course: cashbackforcommunities.org/improving-yo...
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It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, and we want to highlight the younger generation of our beloved community.
As one of the only options for trans youth in the UK, we've never faltered in our support.
We'll continue to stand up for trans youth wherever we can, and that's not going to change. It's equally important to think about the impact the last few years have had on youth, and how you can help.
Here are some simple things you could do to help trans youth:
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Today, on Safer Internet Day and in Children's Mental Health Week, our #SaferSocials campaign is drawing attention to the harm caused by Big Tech’s business model, which has created a polluted online environment where lies spread faster than truth.
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Be kind to your mind: Check out this ‘Classroom Wellbeing Toolkit’ from the Anna Freud centre & EIF. It’s designed to help secondary school staff improve students’ mental health and wellbeing. ➜ https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/classroom-wellbeing-toolkit/
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Be kind to your mind: Check out this ‘Classroom Wellbeing Toolkit’ from the Anna Freud centre & EIF. It’s designed to help secondary school staff improve students’ mental health and wellbeing. ➜ https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/classroom-wellbeing-toolkit/
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If magic wands were real, we could help all children see the magic in themselves is more than enough #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #childrensmentalhealthweek2023
#MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness
#poems4kids #Place2Be #poemsforkids #poems #writing #writingcommunity #childhood -
If magic wands were real, we could help all children see the magic in themselves is more than enough #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #childrensmentalhealthweek2023
#MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness
#poems4kids #Place2Be #poemsforkids #poems #writing #writingcommunity #childhood -
If magic wands were real, we could help all children see the magic in themselves is more than enough #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #childrensmentalhealthweek2023
#MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness
#poems4kids #Place2Be #poemsforkids #poems #writing #writingcommunity #childhood -
During my 30 of years of #teaching, I've met many a child who saw school as home #childrenspoetry #childrensmentalhealth #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #poemsforkids #poems4kids #poems #writing #writingcommunity
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Be kind to your mind: It’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Make time for those important people in your life. Here’s some resources from the Tate ➜ https://www.tate.org.uk/art/wellbeing-and-art
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Be kind to your mind: This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. It’s important for us all to encourage our children to share their thoughts and feelings about their mental health. ➜ https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
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At the start of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we are calling for direct investment for paediatric biomedical #LongCovid research.
As Lucinda says kids have been “pressured by teachers & gaslit by medical professionals”
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMY2xKkgy/
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#LongCovidKids #Health #PhysicalHealth #HolisticHealth #children #kids #teenagers #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #mentalhealth
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Be kind to your mind: Don’t forget that #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek starts tomorrow. There’s still time to get involved ➜ https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/schools/#resources
#Wellbeing #MentalHealth