Study suggests young adults nearly twice as likely to be affected by loneliness
Young adults are more likely to feel lonely than their elders, a new study suggests. There are 31% of 18 to 24-year-olds who say they are lonely often or all
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Victims support charity launches recruitment drive across Scotland
A leading charity for supporting victims and witnesses of crime has launched a new recruitment initiative across Scotland. Victim Support Scotland is on the lookout for talented people who have
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Research sees 9/11 survivors help social work students in their understanding of trauma
A Queen’s University Belfast academic has launched his findings from an innovative research project which engaged 9/11 survivors to help social work students in their understanding of trauma. Dr Joe
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NSPCC report 72,000 helpline contacts with half referred to social services or police
The number of calls and emails made to the NSPCC helpline rose to more than 72,000 last year, with around half referred to social services or the police. The charity
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Government announce extra £5 million for rape victim support services
More money will be spent on support services for victims of rape and sexual assault, ministers have pledged. The Government said it would provide an extra £5 million to fund
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Samaritans announce new research into self-harm on world suicide prevention day
New research into self-harm and the support available has been commissioned on World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide prevention charity Samaritans, which will be talking to young people who have self-harmed
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Shout mental health text service to be extended to emergency service workers
The Duke of Cambridge’s Shout text messaging helpline has announced it will provide support to frontline emergency responders. The news came ahead of William’s visit to the Fire Fighters Charity’s
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Charity warns of ‘huge gaps’ in mental health support for young people
New research has revealed “huge gaps” in early support for young people experiencing mental health problems, according to a charity. Three-quarters of young people who have sought mental health support
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Childline report 50% increase in youngsters seeking help due to anxiety over exams
Rising numbers of youngsters are seeking counselling due to anxiety over exam results, according to Childline. The NSPCC-run service said it had provided more than 1,400 counselling sessions to children
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Children of inspirational fundraiser launch child bereavement service
The children of inspirational fundraiser Jane Tomlinson have launched a new service to support young people struggling with grief after losing a loved one. One of the wishes of Mrs
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