It’s World Suicide Prevention Day which happens to be just a time when mental health support (or lack of) is hitting the news with the Lampard Inquiry in Essex.
Why is the funding still lacking for early mental health support?
After all, we know that CAMHs is stretched and if support was put in at an earlier stage, I am convinced the waiting list would be at least halved.
Parents and other adults just don’t know where to look for the help.
Coaching for YP’s can really help to ensure that children’s mental health does not deteriorate to crisis point. They need to feel there is someone who is listening – I mean, really listening to them.
Spread the word!