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A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

BACP responds to the Prime Minister’s new mental health plan

This month we’re pleased to support the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness, a cross-party campaign encouraging people to tackle loneliness in their communities.

BACP's Ian is growing a mo in memory of his dad

Open article: When a student dies, how can we respond with clarity, compassion and consistency? Deirdre Flynn outlines the importance of a university death response plan. University and College Counselling, November 2019

A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2022

Alarming variations in older people’s experiences following the death of a partner have been highlighted in a new report by the charity Independent Age

Open article: Dr Heather Sutherland shares a personal reflection on ‘mental health’ as a labelled issue of concern in UK higher education institutions. University and College Counselling, May 2024.

"At a time when more services than ever are at risk of closure ... we are keen to do as much as we can to demonstrate the impact of our work in universities and colleges." Regular column from Géraldine Dufour. University and College Counselling, May 2018

We called for investment in rural mental health services, including counselling and psychotherapy​