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A "long overdue" government pledge to boost mental health support for young people has been cautiously welcomed by charities who say it must go further.
The NHS Long Term Plan, published by NHS England, promises to help 345,000 more young people through community-based services including schools and colleges. Crisis care, early intervention, and a "continuous care" approach that provides mental health support through to age 25 are also key areas set to benefit from the plan, which recognises that "between the ages of 5-15, one in every nine children has a mental disorder". The long-awaited news comes amid ongoing sector demands for a "parity of esteem" - for mental health to be given the same status as physical wellbeing. Currently just a fraction of the NHS budget goes to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). READ MORE
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16/1/2019 04:20:25 pm
I am happy to know that government all around the world have been very vocal about their support for mental healthy awareness. We never talk about it for the past decade and a lot of lives were tuned into nothing just by not doing anything. This is a revolutionary movement we should be thankful for and I hope that more and more people will know something about it. It's about time people become more open with what's happening in their lives because this is indeed a serious thing! 30/10/2023 11:52:25 am
The recently unveiled plan for young people's mental health has received a cautious welcome from experts and advocates in the field. While the initiative is seen as a step in the right direction, concerns persist about its implementation and funding. Some argue that the proposed measures may only address the "Sore Foot Edinburgh" of the problem without reaching the root causes. Nevertheless, many are hopeful that this plan will pave the way for improved mental health support, emphasizing the need for ongoing evaluation and refinement to truly make a lasting impact on the well-being of our youth. Leave a Reply. |
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