Charities warn that England’s overstretched children’s mental health services are failing to match rising demand, with millions of referrals expected during the current Parliament. Children’s mental health charities have warned that services in England are under such strain that support…
Analysis of 135,348 15-year-olds across 15 education systems links bullying with poorer emotional well-being, weaker school belonging and lower perceptions of safety. A large international study has found that teenagers who report being bullied are more likely to feel unsafe…
A $1.55 million Saudi partnership with the World Health Organization will support 35 therapeutic feeding centres as Yemen’s child malnutrition crisis reaches an unprecedented level. Saudi Arabia has announced a new $1.55 million partnership with the World Health Organization aimed…
Teaching body autonomy through everyday choices, accurate language and respect for boundaries can help children build confidence and speak up when something feels wrong. Teaching children that they have control over their own bodies can begin long before they can…
A growing partnership is bringing specialist assessments, staff training and clinical consultations into Durango schools as educators face increasingly complex student mental health needs. Children’s Hospital Colorado is widening its role in Durango schools as local educators report a rising…
A UCLA study suggests asking autistic children to describe uncomfortable sensations objectively can alter brain activity, although it does not immediately make the experience feel less unpleasant. A simple mental exercise that asks autistic children to describe a sensation like…
Plymouth has recorded no confirmed measles cases as infections pass 1,000 across England, with strong childhood vaccination coverage helping to limit the risk of an outbreak. Plymouth has so far avoided the measles resurgence that has swept across much of…
Experts say parents can encourage both confidence and cooperation by keeping limits consistent, acknowledging feelings, listening properly and explaining decisions. Parents who want children to be both obedient and confident need clear limits, but they also need to enforce those…
From journalling and painting to running, cooking and reading, enjoyable activities may help lower stress hormones and improve wellbeing. Anxiety and stress are now woven into daily life for many Americans, and the health consequences can be serious. The Independent…
Tesco is marking 1,000 schools joining its free fruit and vegetable programme with a giant Pick ’n’ Mix pop-up, as almost 20 million portions have been distributed since its launch. Tesco is marking a major expansion of its Free Fruit…
