In May 2024, we worked with More in Common to conduct polling on children and young people’s mental health. Based on a survey of [...]
A Dual Crisis: The hidden link between poverty and children’s mental health
CYPMHC2024-07-23T16:17:37+01:00Living in poverty has a devastating impact on children’s mental health. Money and mental health are inextricably linked; not having enough money leads to [...]
Shaping tomorrow: Prioritising babies’, children’s and young people’s mental health in the 2024 election
CYPMHC2024-06-11T12:14:53+01:00As we approach the general election, we are calling on all political parties to prioritise the mental health of babies, children and young people and [...]
Not in school: The mental health barriers to school attendance
CYPMHC2024-06-04T13:44:48+01:00This new report from the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition and Centre for Mental Health explores the drivers of school absence, including [...]
A manifesto for babies, children, and young people’s mental health
CYPMHC2024-03-26T17:45:52+00:00As we approach the next general election, we are calling on all political parties to prioritise babies, children, and young people’s mental health. Our ‘Manifesto [...]
The Maternal Mental Health Experiences of Young Mums
CYPMHC2023-10-18T10:05:01+01:00A new report from the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition (CYPMHC) and the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) shines a light on the [...]
CYPMHC Strategy 2024 to 2027
CYPMHC2024-01-03T13:12:27+00:00CYPMHC are delighted to announce our new strategy which will frame our work for the next three years. The new Children and Young People's [...]
Children and young people’s mental health: An independent review in policy success and challenges over the last decade
CYPMHC2023-08-09T12:48:55+01:00This report by the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, commissioned by the Local Government Association, considers the policy landscape in England over [...]
Behaviour and Mental Health in Schools Report
CYPMHC2023-06-07T11:56:52+01:00The Behaviour and Mental Health in Schools report is based on a year-long inquiry conducted by the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition into [...]
Commission on Young Lives warns that children’s mental health services are buckling under pressure post-Covid
CYPMHC2022-08-02T12:55:16+01:00Alongside the Children & Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, Centre for Mental Health have co-authored this fourth report from the Commission on Young Lives on [...]
The SWP and the CYPMHC joint response to the mental health plan
CYPMHC2022-07-12T11:45:04+01:00The Schools Wellbeing Partnership (SWP) and the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition (CYPMHC) have submitted a joint response to the mental health [...]
#FundTheHubs: Joint response to the Mental health and wellbeing plan: discussion paper
CYPMHC2022-07-07T16:44:18+01:00This is a joint response from the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, Centre for Mental Health, Global Black Thrive, Mind, The Children’s [...]
Time for action: Investing in comprehensive mental health support for children and young people
CYPMHC2021-12-13T10:59:18+00:00The mental health of babies, children and young people has been the subject of significant public, political and government interest in recent years. The [...]
CYPMHC Members’ Report 2021
CYPMHC2021-11-03T09:20:15+00:00The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition Members’ Report 2021 is based on the unique insights gathered from the Coalition’s member organisations, as [...]
Children and young people’s mental health in education: a joint statement
CYPMHC2021-11-02T16:38:37+00:00Joint statement on children and young people’s mental health and education In October 2020, the Coalition and Schools’ Wellbeing Partnership held a joint meeting [...]
Peer support and workforce development
CYPMHC2020-10-29T14:46:33+00:00Peer support – provided by people with lived experience of mental health difficulties – is increasingly recognised as an important and potentially revolutionary element [...]
CYPMHC Annual Report 2020
CYPMHC2020-09-25T11:50:51+01:00Charities call on Government to put mental health first for children and young people and stop school exclusions this year Children are at risk [...]
A Manifesto to Promote Children and Young People’s Mental Health
CYPMHC2019-11-27T14:42:58+00:00Today, the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition publishes its manifesto calling on all political parties to prioritise the mental health of children [...]
Making the grade: How education shapes young people’s mental health
CYPMHC2019-11-27T14:48:31+00:00Good mental health is vital in allowing young people to learn, build resilience and develop the skills they need to grow into well-rounded, healthy [...]
Overshadowed
CYPMHC2019-11-27T14:49:15+00:00The mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities are overlooked despite an increased risk - new report Children and young people with [...]
Ofsted Education Inspection Framework 2019: inspecting the substance of education
CYPMHC2019-11-13T15:28:52+00:00This is a joint submission by Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition and the Partnership for Well-being and Mental Health in Schools. Membership of these two coalitions [...]
Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education guidance consultation
CYPMHC2019-11-13T16:03:58+00:00Following a meeting with members and civil servants in October, we submitted our response to the Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education, and Health Education [...]
CYPMHC Strategic Plan 2018
CYPMHC2019-11-13T16:08:03+00:00In July this year, the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition proudly moved to the Centre for Mental Health. The move to a new host offered us [...]
Consultation response on new 10 Year NHS Plan
CYPMHC2020-01-08T12:13:23+00:00In response to NHSE’s invitation for views on the priorities for mental health in the NHS Ten Year Plan, the Coalition has submitted its [...]