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William expresses shock at rise in young people contemplating suicide during charity visit

By David Young, Reporter6th October 2022News Northern Ireland

The Prince of Wales spoke of his shock after hearing that a child as young as four had contemplated taking her own life. William and Kate were told of the

Around 750,000 extra bereavements during pandemic amid ‘huge’ support gap – report

By Jemma Crew, Reporter6th October 2022News England

Around 750,000 extra bereavements happened during the coronavirus pandemic, a report suggests – but there are “huge gaps” in formal support for people dealing with loss. The pandemic had a

Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ in tackling male suicide, report claims

By Genevieve Holl-Allen, Reporter30th September 2022News England

The Government has shown “a lack of urgency” in its approach to tackling male suicide, according to a cross-party report. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Issues Affecting Men and

Stigma and discrimination causing people with mental illnesses to hold back in life, study suggests

By The Press Association27th September 2022News Scotland

Scots living with severe, enduring and complex mental illnesses are withdrawing from relationships, friendships, work and healthcare due to stigma and discrimination, new research has shown. The Scottish Mental Illness

Cost-of-living crisis forcing people receiving mental health support to cancel sessions – BACP

By Jemma Crew, Reporter7th September 2022News England

People receiving mental health support during the cost-of-living crisis are being forced to cancel therapy sessions because they can no longer afford them, a survey suggests. Two thirds (66%) of

Suicide attempts and self-harm ‘part and parcel of everyday life in school’- ex Children’s Commissioner

By Jemma Crew, Reporter6th September 2022News England

The former Children’s Commissioner for England has spoken of “shocking” accounts from teachers that suicide attempts and self-harm are now “just part and parcel of everyday life in a school”.

Childline in Scotland issues appeal for volunteers after numbers dropped 40% during the pandemic

By The Press Association5th September 2022News Scotland

Childline in Scotland’s biggest city is urgently appealing for volunteers to become counsellors as the cost-of-living crisis increases pressures on young people. The counselling service for children has fewer volunteers

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

By The Press Association1st September 2022News Scotland

A quarter of children referred for specialist help with mental health problems have either attempted or thought about suicide, new research has found. Researchers from the University of Stirling examined

Call for urgent action after 38,000 follow-up sessions with ‘at-risk’ mental health patients missed

By Genevieve Holl-Allen, Reporter22nd August 2022News England

Nearly 38,000 vital follow-up appointments with mental health patients were missed at the time at which they were most at risk of suicide, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has said.

Children affected by Manchester Arena attack urged to share experiences of support received

By Kim Pilling, Reporter15th August 2022News England

Children affected by the Manchester Arena terror attack are being urged to share their experiences of the support they have received since the atrocity. The findings from an easy-to-complete online

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William expresses shock at rise in young people contemplating suicide during charity visit

Around 750,000 extra bereavements during pandemic amid ‘huge’ support gap – report

Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ in tackling male suicide, report claims

Stigma and discrimination causing people with mental illnesses to hold back in life, study suggests

Cost-of-living crisis forcing people receiving mental health support to cancel sessions – BACP

Suicide attempts and self-harm ‘part and parcel of everyday life in school’- ex Children’s Commissioner

Childline in Scotland issues appeal for volunteers after numbers dropped 40% during the pandemic

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

Call for urgent action after 38,000 follow-up sessions with ‘at-risk’ mental health patients missed

Children affected by Manchester Arena attack urged to share experiences of support received

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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William expresses shock at rise in young people contemplating suicide during charity visit

Around 750,000 extra bereavements during pandemic amid ‘huge’ support gap – report

Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ in tackling male suicide, report claims

Stigma and discrimination causing people with mental illnesses to hold back in life, study suggests

Cost-of-living crisis forcing people receiving mental health support to cancel sessions – BACP

Suicide attempts and self-harm ‘part and parcel of everyday life in school’- ex Children’s Commissioner

Childline in Scotland issues appeal for volunteers after numbers dropped 40% during the pandemic

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

Call for urgent action after 38,000 follow-up sessions with ‘at-risk’ mental health patients missed

Children affected by Manchester Arena attack urged to share experiences of support received