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Who are they? Where are they? 2020: children in tier 4 mental health units: technical report
- Authors:
- CLARKE Tom, NELSON Emma
- Publisher:
- Children's Commissioner for England
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 45
- Place of publication:
- London
This analysis examines four data extracts covering children in inpatient mental health wards during 2019/20. The extracts cover: all admissions of children to tier 4 units during 2019/20 2; children in a tier 4 unit on 31st March 2020; all discharges from tier 4 beds during 2019/20; admissions to tier 4 wards during 2019/20 where the child had a previous discharge within the same financial year. Key findings include: at 31st March 2020 there were 944 children in a bed in a tier 4 unit in England; over 1 in 5 children are in units that are more than 50 miles from their last known home postcode; children in secure units are notably more likely to be placed more than 50 miles from their last known home postcode; just over a third of children discharged from a tier 4 unit during 2019/20 had been there for more than 3 months (90 days); even after accounting for other factors, children aged under 15 discharged during 2019/20 were 20% more likely to have been in a tier 4 unit for over 3 months; boys are slightly more likely than girls to be discharged to their permanent (or a temporary) place of residence while girls are slightly more likely to be discharged to a subsequent medical institution, with 1 in 5 being discharged to a hospital or subsequent mental health ward (compared to 15% of boys); girls over-represent amongst readmissions to tier 4 wards during 2019/20, accounting for 80% of readmissions compared to 74% of discharges during the year. (Edited publisher abstract)
The parent trap: promoting poor children’s mental health
- Authors:
- RANDALL Dr Duncan, WILLIAMS Dr Robert, WAGSTAFF Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Poverty, 137, Autumn 2010, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- Child Poverty Action Group
While the physical health of children has improved since the Second World War, mental health problems among children have increased. The authors argue that the evidence linking children’s mental health to income inequalities means that health policy and practice needs a social justice response, and not just individual interventions. While positive parenting may improve the situation between children and adults, it seems unlikely that such individual approaches will address the effects of living in a society where having less income is stigmatised. The article suggests that addressing such inequalities requires a social justice response from health workers, in which they advocate a reduction in income inequalities, reduced stigma, and improved social capital for children living in low income households.
Bone's brainbox beats the blues
- Author:
- O'NEILL Siobhan
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.10.08, 2008, p.20.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Outlines the achievements of Deborah Bone who works with young people with mental health problems. She initiated the Making a Difference (MAD) Group to bring together professionals who work with children and young people - from teachers to nursery nurses - to improve their practice. She has also created an "artificial brain" to help children tackle issues around mental health problems.
A safe haven
- Author:
- NEUSTATTER Angela
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 83, July 2006, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
The author visits Collingham Gardens, the largest children's psychiatric in-patient unit in the country, and looks at the work it does with highly disturbed children.
Practice awards: positively beneficial
- Authors:
- WOLPERT Miranda, FOSTER Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 80, January 2006, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
The authors briefly describe the winners and highly commended services who work with children and young people in this years Positive Practice Awards.
How the law and welfare combine for children and families where there is parental mental illness: inter-country comparisons of professional practice
- Author:
- HETHERINGTON Rachael
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 8(3), 2001, pp.29-36.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Reports on inter-country comparative research into social work practice. The project was set up to research the responses of mental health and child care welfare systems for children who have a mentally ill parent.
London bereavement network
- Author:
- HACKMAN Dorothea
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntary Voice, 142, March 2000, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- London Voluntary Service Council
Describes the work of the London Bereavement Network (LBN).
Mental health of children and young people in England 2022: wave 3 follow up to the 2017 survey
- Authors:
- NEWLOVE-DELGADO T., et al
- Publisher:
- NHS Digital
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This report presents findings from the third (wave 3) in a series of follow up reports to the 2017 Mental Health of Children and Young People (MHCYP) survey, conducted in 2022. The sample includes 2,866 of the children and young people who took part in the MHCYP 2017 survey. The mental health of children and young people aged 7 to 24 years living in England in 2022 is examined, as well as their household circumstances, and their experiences of education, employment and services and of life in their families and communities. Comparisons are made with 2017, 2020 (wave 1) and 2021 (wave 2), where possible, to monitor changes over time. Key findings include: in 2022, 18.0% of children aged 7 to 16 years and 22.0% of young people aged 17 to 24 years had a probable mental disorder; in children aged 7 to 16 years, rates rose from 1 in 9 (12.1%) in 2017 to 1 in 6 (16.7%) in 2020 - rates of probable mental disorder then remained stable between 2020, 2021 and 2022; in young people aged 17 to 19 years, rates of a probable mental disorder rose from 1 in 10 (10.1%) in 2017 to 1 in 6 (17.7%) in 2020 - rates were stable between 2020 and 2021, but then increased from 1 in 6 (17.4%) in 2021 to 1 in 4 (25.7%) in 2022; 11 to 16 year olds with a probable mental disorder were less likely to feel safe at school (61.2%) than those unlikely to have a mental disorder (89.2%) - they were also less likely to report enjoyment of learning or having a friend they could turn to for support; 1 in 8 (12.6%) 11 to 16 year old social media users reported that they had been bullied online - this was more than 1 in 4 (29.4%) among those with a probable mental disorder; 11 to 16 year old social media users with a probable mental disorder were less likely to report feeling safe online (48.4%) than those unlikely to have a disorder (66.5%); 1 in 5 (19.9%) 7 to 16 year olds lived in households that experienced a reduction in household income in the past year - this was more than 1 in 4 (28.6%) among children with a probable mental disorder; among 17 to 22 year olds with a probable mental disorder, 14.8% reported living in a household that had experienced not being able to buy enough food or using a food bank in the past year, compared with 2.1% of young people unlikely to have a mental disorder. (Edited publisher abstract)
A head start: early support for children's mental health
- Author:
- CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Children's Commissioner for England
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 33
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes six ambitions for early mental health support for children. These are based on the ideas children shared with the Children's Commissioner's Office. Alongside this the report has been shaped by wider engagement and thinking conducted to date on mental health with stakeholders, policymakers, organisations and charities, and parents and carers. The six ambitions are: Ambition 1 - Every family receives support to promote good mental health and wellbeing through pregnancy and the early years through Family Hubs, including mental health support for parents where needed; Ambition 2 - All children are protected from harm and taught the digital skills they need to be safe online, making the online world safe and exciting place for children to have fun, learn and connect with others, and all; Ambition 3 - All children have plentiful access to safe and fun spaces to play with their friends; Ambition 4 - All children's needs are met where they are and they receive support in school, through families of schools; Ambition 5 - The taboo of accessing support needs to be broken by making sure children can access it quickly, locally, in their communities or online; Ambition 6 - Specialist NHS support is available for any child who needs it, with no child turned away or stuck in a spiral of escalation whilst waiting for support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Growing problems, in depth: the impact of Covid-19 on health care for children and young people in England
- Authors:
- MORRIS Jessica, FISHER Elizabeth
- Publisher:
- Nuffield Trust
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Place of publication:
- London
This year’s QualityWatch scrolling data story explores the dramatic and concerning effect of the pandemic on children and young people's health and the care they receive. This accompanying briefing explains the findings in more detail and discusses the potential implications for the younger generation. The Covid-19 pandemic and the nation’s efforts to control the virus have had a dramatic impact on children and young people’s health, care and wellbeing. Schools were closed, expected health care appointments did not take place, and children’s mental health deteriorated. By the time services began to be restored, waiting lists had ballooned and, under significant pressure, the NHS has not been able to keep up with demand for care. The sharp increase in children and young people with mental health problems is a serious concern. Services are facing unprecedented levels of demand, and young people are waiting longer to receive mental health care. In particular, there has been a surge in eating disorder cases, and conditions are deteriorating to the extent that a greater number of children and young people are attending A&E departments. The challenges that mental health services are facing are currently unsustainable, and should be prioritised with a high level of urgency. Children and young people have been severely impacted by the pandemic, and more support and funding for services should be put in place in order to avoid disadvantaging a whole generation of people. Without further action, the impacts of the pandemic will be compounded and will be felt for a long time to come. (Edited publisher abstract)