School absence a big factor in child mental illness in England, data shows | School attendance and absence

School absence a big factor in child mental illness in England, data shows | School attendance and absence

School absences “significantly contribute” to children’s mental ill health, according to research backed by the Office…

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Study finds sharp increase in mental health admissions among children in England

Study finds sharp increase in mental health admissions among children in England

There was a 65% increase in the number of children and young people being admitted to…

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Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decade | Mental health

Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decade | Mental health

The number of children admitted to acute hospital wards in England due to serious concerns over…

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Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England | Child protection

Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England | Child protection

Poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social…

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Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in year | Mental health

Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in year | Mental health

The number of children referred to emergency mental healthcare in England has risen by 10% in…

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One in three consultant child psychiatrist posts in England are vacant, analysis shows | NHS

One in three consultant child psychiatrist posts in England are vacant, analysis shows | NHS

One in three child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist posts in England are vacant, according to a…

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