School counselling campaign raised in Parliament News Published 21 Oct 2020 We briefed MPs for a debate on support for children and families during the Covid-19 pandemic
Additional funding announced for early support mental health hubs News Published 27 Feb 2024 Government commits to another £3 million for hubs for young people
How you can support our school counselling campaign News Published 11 Sep 2020 Sue Pattison and Maggie Robson, joint Chairs of BACP Children, Young People and Families division, ask you to support our campaign for a paid counsellor in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
UK youth survey reveals a generation of ‘meh in the middle’ News Published 19 Sep 2025 Results show emotional exhaustion and disconnection in young people
Government boosts funding for Early Support Hubs News Published 13 Feb 2026 Extra £7 million funding announced for children and young people’s community mental health services
Cuts to adoption support fund will harm some of the UK’s most vulnerable children News Published 5 Jun 2025 We’re urging the government to reverse their decision to cut funding
Therapists’ tips for young people struggling with stress and burnout at work News Published 16 Apr 2025 Our members’ share advice for half of under 25’s who say work stress affects their mental health and sleep
Persistent pressures on young people continue to bite News Published 9 Sep 2026 High anxiety reported by one in four respondents to Youth Voice Census
How to help your child deal with exam stress News Published 30 May 2024 Therapists share advice to help parents support children during exam season
Social media, sleep and young people’s mental health News Published 12 Mar 2026 Therapists share how social media use affects young people’s sleep and what you can do to help