Young people face “a real rise” in mental health problems

The head of an independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism says his report “dismisses the idea of a snowflake generation,” and insists that young people today face a “very toxic” environment and “real serious challenges.” Professor Peter Fonagy spoke exclusively to the BBC ahead of the publication of his official review and...

Children’s Mental Health Week: give children a voice

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week in the UK (5th-11th February 2024) and the theme for this year is ‘My Voice Matters’, as new data shows young people face barriers when seeking mental health support. Children’s Mental Health Week was founded in 2015 by the charity Place2Be. Now in its tenth year, the national awareness...