Mental health services for children and young people is the most challenging area to commission in because there have to be so many different people involved. I am deliberately using the word people and not services or commissioners or even service users and their families because it’s the people in those organisations who are key to making it work.
My system of physical and mental health
At the age of 39, I have spent two decades working as a developer and project manager. I am married with a child, and life seems to be progressing well. However, there is a unique aspect that sets me apart – my physical condition, which falls below average parameters.
The Impact of Social Media on Psychological Well-being
In the age of digital connectivity, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. While it has undoubtedly brought people closer together and revolutionized communication, it also raises questions about its influence on our psychological well-being. This article explores the multifaceted impact of social media on mental health.
Unlocking the Secrets of Happiness: A Psychologist's Perspective
The Pursuit of Happiness: Happiness is a universal quest, and understanding the psychology behind it can lead to a more fulfilling life. As a psychologist, I've had the privilege of delving into the intricate workings of the human mind, and I'm excited to share some insights with you.
The Psychological Impact of Karate Training: Nurturing Mind and Body Harmony
Children and young people must be at the heart of the mission to achieve a revolution in mental health and wellbeing. One in ten children between the ages of 5 and 16 suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition(1). These can escalate into serious problems in later life if left untreated, and we know that three quarters of mental health problems in adult life start by the age of 18(2). So there is an overwhelming moral and pragmatic case for ensuring that young people get the right help, in the right place, at the right time.
Successful implementation will be crucial for better children’s mental health
Today sees the latest in a series of major government and NHS announcements on mental health over the last few years. Since the passage of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, which wrote ‘parity of esteem’ for mental health (equal treatment with physical health) into law, there has been an increasing focus on how to make that equality a reality in the NHS.
Prison education: no longer back of the class?
The Prime Minister today gave an important speech outlining the Government’s vision for reform of the prison system. The PM drew attention to the fact that 46% of all prisoners will re-offend within a year of release, rising to 60% for those on short sentences. CentreForum welcomes the PM’s focus on education for prisoners. This topic has been a priority for us, and we will shortly be releasing a report highlighting the extent of the shortcomings in the current system and setting out our proposals to improve education in prisons.
It’s Time to Talk
Today is Time to Talk Day. The aim is to get as many people as possible across England talking about mental health. Those running the campaign argue that the more we talk about mental health, the less stigma and discrimination surround this issue. More people feel able to open up about their own mental health problems and feel supported by those around them.
An historic speech on mental health
The Prime Minister’s speech on mental health today is nothing short of historic. This is not due to the details of the announcement, important though they are, but because it is the first time a Prime Minister in the UK has made a major speech centred on mental health.
2015 Key Stage 2 Results: Cause for cautious optimism but not complacency
Yesterday’s release of the Key Stage 2 assessment data for 2015 provides cause for cautious optimism but by no means complacency.[1] The continued improvement in overall pupil attainment at primary school, and the narrowing of the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers at age 11, both paint a positive picture. Yet there is much work still to be done in order to progress to a high standard for all, particularly in ensuring that the gains being made at Key Stage 2 are sustained beyond primary school to Key Stage 4.