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'Transforming children and young people's mental health provision': what children and young people think of the Government's Green Paper
- Author:
- BARNARDO's
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
This report presents the views of children and young people on the green paper on children’s mental health. The green paper set out proposals for a new approach to helping children with their mental health with a greater focus on support in schools while also seeking views on the impact of social media on children and young people’s mental health. The report brings together findings from five focus groups held around England – these were attended by over 40 young people, aged between 11 and 21, who were supported by a variety of different Barnardo’s services and had a range of mental health and well-being needs and some had disabilities. Children and young people were asked five questions: should all schools and colleges identify and train a Designated Senior Lead for Mental Health who will oversee the approach to mental health and wellbeing; how should children and young people learn about mental health in school; is having mental health support teams working with schools and colleges a good idea; should the wait for a child to see a mental health specialist be within four weeks; and how does social media affect the mental health of children and young people. Key points include: there should be a mental health team within schools rather than an individual; all teachers should be trained and the lead should be totally focused on mental health; learning about mental health should start in primary school and supported by professionals; support teams must be made up of mental health professionals who understand how schools work; assessments should be undertaken within 3 days to identify and prioritise cases according to need and risk; there should be workshops in schools on social media given to children and parents and social media should be used to raise awareness of the effects of it on mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children and young people's mental health - the role of education. First joint report of the Education and Health Committees of session 2016-17
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Education Committee, GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Health Committee
- Publisher:
- House of Commons
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 38
- Place of publication:
- London
This joint inquiry report from the Health and Education Committees finds that education and mental health services need to work closely together to plan the most effective way of improving children and young people’s mental health and well-being. The inquiry considered approaches to improving well-being in schools and colleges, the development of mental health support in education providers, and the impact of social media on the mental wellbeing of children and young people. It heard oral evidence from representatives of both the education and the mental health sectors and also drew on a survey of children and young people and forum with teachers. The Committee support a whole school approach that promotes well-being throughout the school, the curriculum and in staff training and continuing professional development. The recommendations include: strengthening mental health training and continuing professional development for teachers; the development of stronger partnerships between the education sector and mental health services; and for schools and colleges to help children and young people make more informed choices about their use of social media. (Edited publisher abstract)