Children's mental health week: 1 to 7 February 2021: Express yourself News Published 1 Feb 2021 There’s never been a more important time to think about children’s mental health
New guidance for parents about children’s screen time News Published 4 Jan 2019 It’s impossible to recommend age appropriate time limits for screen time, says RCPCH.
BACP shares Childline’s concern over high suicide counselling numbers News Published 17 Oct 2017 According to the 2016/17 Childline annual review, Not Alone Anymore, 22,456 counselling sessions were delivered to young people dealing with thoughts of ending their own lives - a rise of 15% compared to the previous year.
New guidance to help schools deliver counselling News Published 17 Jul 2023 The guidance will give schools a clear outline of what to expect from school-based counselling
Coronavirus: Report shows toll on children's mental health News Published 22 Oct 2020 New figures underline importance of our school counselling campaign, says our CYPF Lead
Concern over rising number of young people with eating disorders News Published 1 Aug 2023 Children’s Commissioner analysis shows increase in demand for services and rising waiting times
Under-19s mental health treatment figures just 'tip of the iceberg' News Published 16 Jul 2018 The Guardian has revealed a sharp rise in under-19s being treated by NHS mental health services, yet only one in four under-18s is receiving treatment.
Extending counselling must be a priority of the new Education Minister News Published 20 Jan 2020 BACP welcomes calls to expand the existing school counselling support across Northern Ireland.
Cost of living crisis will cause long term damage to children’s mental health News Published 1 Dec 2023 The current cost of living crisis will impact children’s mental health for years to come
Labour launches Child Health Action Plan News Published 16 Jan 2024 We welcome plans to improve UK children’s health and wellbeing