Coronavirus: Further investment to help children and families in Scotland News Published 4 May 2020 We welcome announcement of more than £1 million additional funding for key mental health services
Ukraine war: How to reassure children anxious about the conflict News Published 2 Mar 2022 The war comes after a difficult two years for young people dealing with the pandemic
Bullying taking place when children are alone in their bedrooms News Published 12 Nov 2018 BACP member Sarah Press looks at the problem of in-game bullying.
New competences for working remotely with children and young people News Published 9 Aug 2022 We've updated our existing Children and young people (4-18 years) competence framework with new competences for working online and over the phone
Our response to the Children and Young People's Mental Health Inquiry News Published 3 May 2017 Having supplied written evidence to the House of Commons Health and Education Inquiry - Children and Young People's Mental Health - the role of Education - in February, we welcome the report and its recommendations.
Crisis in children and young people’s mental healthcare News Published 15 Mar 2024 We support recommendations by Children’s Commissioner following report revealing lengthening waiting times
Access to school-based counselling vital for bereaved children News Published 27 Jul 2017 It was powerful to hear Princes William and Harry speaking out about how the death of their mother, when they were 15 and 12, has affected them.
BACP response to the CQC Review of children and young people's mental health services: Phase one report News Published 27 Oct 2017 BACP is part of the Expert Advisory Group (EAG) for the CQC led Children and Young People’s Mental Health Review (CYPMHR) which today published its Review of children and young people's mental health services: Phase one report.
Why so many secondary school children struggle with mental health News Published 28 Nov 2018 BACP member Ros Sewell shares her thoughts in response to recent reports on young people’s mental health
Helping children and teenagers cope with change, isolation and uncertainty News Published 3 Apr 2020 Our members talk about what parents can do to help young people who are struggling