New poll reveals four in five with mental health issues are negatively affected by cost of living crisis News Published 22 May 2024 Our new report calls for Governments across the UK to act now as mental health of nation is 'on a knife edge'
Children and young people's mental health News Published 19 Jan 2018 Our response to the 'Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision' green paper
Therapists warn of dangers as children turn to AI for mental health advice Product Our new survey reveals one in five therapists reported children receiving harmful mental health advice from AI.
Why are adult friendships so hard? News Published 29 Oct 2025 One in five therapists say they’ve seen an increase in clients talking about friendship issues
Setting the scene News Published 19 Jan 2018 Dr Andrew Reeves introduces our campaign on the 'Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision' green paper
Mental health: failing a generation News Published 9 May 2018 BACP welcomes the Education and Health and Social Care Committees' damning response to the Government's green paper on Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision
Importance of evidence News Published 13 Feb 2018 In our latest blog supporting our children and young people’s mental health green paper campaign, we're focusing on the importance of evidence in policy development.
Reflecting on 5 Years Joanna Holmes reflects on five years leading BACP’s CYPF policy work, UK achievements, and her new focus on safeguarding. BACP staff blogs.
Thousands of children to miss out on help News Published 26 Jul 2018 We strongly believe the Government response to the consultation on the Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision green paper is a missed opportunity
Our main policy asks included in Northern Ireland party manifestos News Published 28 Jun 2024 Four of our five General Election policies have been reflected in Northern Ireland party manifestos published this week