An area teen who took his own life may have been victimized by bullies, say family, friends and members of Facebook groups dedicated to his memory. Read the full article here
Morden youths to make mental health awareness film
Budding film stars are preparing to go in front of the camera to highlight an important issue. Morden’s Ambition youth group is set to produce a film that will be seen on the big screen across south west London as part of the Happy Soul Festival, an annual event raising awareness of mental health issues. [...]
Suicide Risk Rises For Young War Veterans
Young soldiers returning from afghanistan are up to three times more likely to kill themselves than civilians of the same age, according to the mental health foundation. Read the full article here
Undergraduates: heaven knows they’re miserable now
For first-year undergraduates, it seems, even being back in the bosom of their family for Christmas doesn’t offer blessed relief from the stresses and strains of being a student in the 21st century. Read the full article here
Young unemployed recession victims also suffer from mental health issues
A report by the Princes Trust yesterday warned that the recession is likely to scar the lives of the almost one million people currently under 25 and out of work who are the main victims of this recession. Read the full article here
Mental health questionnaire for young service users
The experiences of children and young people using mental health services may soon be measurable using a tool developed at King’s College, London. The Children and Adolescent Service Experience (ChASE) will ask service users aged nine to 17 and their main carers to complete 15 questions about their experiences of therapy. These will cover what [...]
Promoting mental health to those who need help most
The Mindyourmind program has found success thanks to its youth volunteers Read the full article here
Pimlico performance explores mental health issues
Real life dramas faced by young people will be explored in a special interactive performance in Pimlico tonight. Read the full article here
Squaring the vicious circle
A rare specialist residential NHS unit is providing therapy to self-harming and other troubled youngsters by uncorking emotions Read the full article here
Oxleas health trust joins Priory School in Escape magazine venture
A NEW magazine has been launched by a health trust and youngsters at a school. Read the full article here
