Islington children’s charity Place2Be launched Children’s Mental Health Week in the borough yesterday.
The aim of the week, say Place2Be, is to “encourage everyone – adults and children alike – to spread a little kindness.”
Place2Be is a national charity based in Islington. They run a children’s mental health week every February.
There is a high rate of mental health problems among children in Islington. In 2009 the number of 5-17 year olds with mental health problems was 36% higher in the borough than the national average.
A survey conducted in the same year found that only around 47% of children in need of support were seen by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Submitted Article
Headline
Short Headline
Standfirst
Published Article
HeadlinePlace2Be launches Child Mental Health Week
Short Headline
Standfirst
Islington children’s charity Place2Be launched Children’s Mental Health Week in the borough yesterday.
The aim of the week, say Place2Be, is to “encourage everyone – adults and children alike – to spread a little kindness.”
Place2Be is a national charity based in Islington. They run a children’s mental health week every February.
There is a high rate of mental health problems among children in Islington. In 2009 the number of 5-17 year olds with mental health problems was 36% higher in the borough than the national average.
A survey conducted in the same year found that only around 47% of children in need of support were seen by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
