Children need mental health catch-up when schools reopen News Published 23 Feb 2021 We’re campaigning for a paid counsellor to be available in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
Important recognition of NHS staff’s mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus crisis News Published 8 Apr 2020 Read our response to NHS England’s announcement about support for staff
Scotland’s school counselling commitment on track Journals Published 17 Sep 2020 The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills offered reassurance after concerns were raised
Thinking about... organisational supervision Journals Published 30 Sep 2016 "...the shift towards in-house supervision ... can mean that the wants and needs of the organisation or institution have the potential to further permeate the process of supervision." Regular column from Alison Smyth. BACP Children and Young People, September 2016
Thinking about... responsibility Journals Published 30 Jun 2017 In her regular column Alison Smyth thinks about young people presenting with alcohol or drug abuse. BACP Children and Young People, June 2017
Member receives British Empire Medal for services to mental health News Published 22 Oct 2019 Roberta Richmond says she was very proud to receive the medal for her work in east Belfast
News Journals Published 1 Sep 2020 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020
Supporting calls for a Mental Health Commissioner for England News Published 7 Dec 2023 We want to ensure the role represents all areas of mental health, including counselling and psychotherapy
Thinking about ... supervision challenges Journals Published 31 Mar 2018 "While the challenges are great, the rewards are exceptional. First for the clients, but also for the therapists..." Regular column from Alison Smyth. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2018
How to cope with General Election anxiety News Published 12 Dec 2019 The uncertainty around the election could affect people's emotional wellbeing, says our member Lesley Ludlow