| MindFull, a new mental health charity, has published the results of a survey of over 2000 young people aged 16 to 25 who were asked to reflect on their mental health experiences before the age of 16. Findings include: 1 in 5 children have symptoms of depression; 32% of children have contemplated or attempted suicide; and 29% have self-harmed. Recommendations include: embedding mental health as a theme in the national curriculum. In response to these report findings, the charity has launched a free online professional counselling and support service for 11 to 17-year-olds. |
| Source: MindFull 05 July 2013 |
| Further information: MindFull launch: press release (PDF) |
| “Alone with my thoughts”: recommendations for a new approach to young people’s mental health support (PDF) |
