mental health

The government must urgently address the deepening mental health crisis threatening thousands of vulnerable young children, says Barnardo’s.

Inspector says the vulnerability of the young population in HMP Humber was reflected in high levels of self-harm.

One month after a series of earthquakes of magnitude 5-7.5 hit four Highlands provinces of Papua New Guinea (PNG), children are still in shock and suffering significant trauma and stress which could have negative consequences to their long-term well-being, UNICEF has said.

A coroner has indicated he will be sending a Prevention of Future Deaths report to the Department of Health around the lack of provision of suitable placements for people with Asperger’s.