ESPCF carried out a poll last year asking about mental health support for children and young people with ‘mild to moderate’ mental health needs. The results have been published in a report.
Mild-to-moderate mental health report (PDF)
ESPCF frequently hears from services about the work undertaken in schools by Mental Health Support Teams. However, there wasn’t much information coming in directly from families. It was important to find out more, so ESPCF asked parent carers about their experiences and if such support is making a positive difference. ESPCF also asked about other mental health support in schools, and about any barriers to children not receiving this support.
Mental health is one of ESPCF’s priority areas, so these findings will be shared with relevant services and used in our ongoing work.