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
BACP response to the Children and Young People Green Paper News Published 4 Dec 2017 While we commend the Government on its focus and commitment to children and young people’s mental health, we believe the recommendations set out in Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Provision: a Green Paper are a missed opportunity to deliver the most effective mental health support in our schools and colleges.
Call to put children and young people at heart of Government spending News Published 23 Oct 2018 Sign the petition to support the Put Children at the Heart campaign
Four in five parents would encourage their children to seek therapy if needed News Published 3 Feb 2020 We have to ensure better access to counselling for vulnerable children, says our Chair Natalie Bailey
'Thousands of counsellors ready to work with children and young people' News Published 13 Jul 2021 We've responded to inaccurate comments regarding the counselling workforce for children and young people
BACP's response to the CQC’s report on children and young people's mental health News Published 8 Mar 2018 BACP is part of the Expert Advisory Group for the Care Quality Commission led Children and Young People’s Mental Health Review which today published its 'Review of children and young people's mental health services: Phase two report'.
Government must act after increase in children with mental health disorders revealed News Published 22 Nov 2018 One in eight children had at least one mental health disorder, figures show
One in five children and young people in England has mental health issue, NHS figures show News Published 21 Nov 2023 The Government must act now and invest in a school and community-based counselling for children and young people
BACP, BPC and UKCP respond to the children and young people's mental health green paper News Published 2 Mar 2018 While welcoming 'Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision: a green paper', BACP, BPC and UKCP raise serious concerns about its ambition and its ability to deliver the support needed for our children and young people.
How parents can help limit harmful effects of screen time on children News Published 6 Nov 2018 New research shows anxiety and depression can be linked to children spending too long on smartphones or tablets