Tuesday, 17 May 2016

All secondary schools 'should have on-site mental health support'

All secondary schools 'should have on-site mental health support' Study says schools are well placed for early intervention and recommends that a professional be on site at least once a week

All secondary schools should have access to a mental health professional on site at least one day a week to help combat the growing number of children with conditions such as anxiety and depression, according to a study.

The Institute for Public Policy Research report said secondary schools faced a major problem as demand from young people with mental health problems increased while funding for NHS and local authority early intervention faced cuts. Continue reading... The Guardian

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