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Government Update: The Essex Mental Health Inquiry

Many people will experience mental health problems in their lives. This government update looks at some of the long-term government aims to improve mental health services and the recent Essex mental heath statutory inquiry.

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Working in Partnership to Provide Wrap-Around Support to People Affected by Eating Disorders

It is estimated that 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder. In this video Paula Blight, Chief Executive of Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorder Association, discusses developing joined up pathways between services to intervene early and help individuals recover from their eating disorder.

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Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles and Supporting Young Adults with Eating Disorders

More young people than ever before are receiving treatment for eating disorders, according to NHS figures. In this video, Sue Dixon, Head of Teacher Education at Goldsmiths, discusses the development and benefits of early intervention in providing wrap around care for young adults with eating disorders.

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The creation and implementation of the ‘Peer Wellbeing Project’

Between 2021 and 2022, one of the primary concerns for young people contacting childline was mental health. In this article Harry Dixon, Engagement and Participation Worker for Compass...GO Lincolnshire Mental Health Support team discusses supporting children's mental health in schools and the implementation of the peer wellbeing project across North East Lincolnshire.

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Addressing the Impact of Social Media on Young People’s Mental Health

1 in 6 young people aged 5-16 probably has a mental health disorder. Jessica Asato, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Barnardos discusses the positive and negative impacts of social media on children’s mental health, highlighting the challenges they face online.

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Identifying and Addressing Mental Health Inequalities in Children and Young People from Minority Ethnic Communities

1 in 6 children between the ages of 6 and 16 in the UK have a probable mental health condition according to NHS digital. In this video, Leeds City Council discuss how services can be better allies to children and young people from minority ethnic communities.

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Implementing a Whole School Approach to Mental Health

1 in 6 school-aged children has a mental health problem, and there are escalating concerns nationwide around issues such as anxiety, self-harm and panic attacks. In this video, Lauren Pinney, Head of PSHE and Student Wellbeing at Hove Park School discusses how a whole school approach to mental health has benefitted both staff and student wellbeing.

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Mental Health Support with YouthFed

YouthFed is a youth charity that supports young people between the ages of 10 and 29, helping to improve their lives. Their vision is to help create a society where all young people are able to achieve their full potential. They shared Mark's story with us.

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Supporting Young People with Mental Health Issues

Youth Fed is a youth charity that supports over 5,000 young people between the ages of 10 and 29, helping to improve the lives of young people. They shared Amy's story with us.

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Mental Health Services: Taking a Preventative Approach to Local Mental Health Services and Support

Councillor Ed Davie, Cabinet Member for Children & Young People at Lambeth Council, spoke about the importance of preventative measures when providing local mental health support at the Mental Health Services conference 2021.

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Roehampton Bystander Intervention Project – Implementation, Impact, and Learning Opportunities

Dr Aleata Alstad-Calkins, Director of Student Services at the University of Roehampton shares a case study.

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Tackling Inequalities In The Education System While Homeschooling

Professor Sonia Blandford discussed with us the inequalities that have emerged from homeschooling.

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