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Child mental health

We must work together to improve children's mental health - to put resources into early intervention and prevention, building resilience and ensuring our workforce is trained to spot the signs of mental ill health and equipped to refer and support children.
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Role of paediatricians in supporting mental health

There is considerable variation in how child mental health services are delivered in the UK. Our position statement outlines the role of paediatricians in supporting children and young people’s mental health, and makes key recommendations to ensure their mental health needs are met.
Position statement
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Evidence on prevalence and services

State of Child Health is our landmark report into the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the UK, which looks at the data on mental health on child health outcomes, including mental health prevalence and services.
Evidence on mental health
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COVID-19 &Us - young people's experiences

Over the pandemic, RCPCH &Us has brought together young people and health professionals to share reflections - and solutions. On mental health they've looked at the digital channels young people use, limitations of online therapy, signposting to services and more.
Young people's views

More of our resources on child mental health

Why we have a mental health section - reflections by Dr Max Davie (2018)
What changes we want to see in mental health (2018)
NHS Long Term Plan and mental health - our submission to NHS England (2019)
Making mental health a priority - our joint position statement (2017)
Child mental health sub-specialty - information
Special Interest (SPIN) modules, including on child mental health - application…
Being Me (letters spelled out in playdough)

Being me

What keeps children in care happy, healthy and well? We worked with children and youn gpeople to create 'health and wellbeing passports', a poster and games to help share who they are, how they are feeling and what support they would like.
Being me

Emoji game

Our summer inern, Amina (aged 17) developed this popular card game. A young person can pick the emojis that best represent how they are feeling, prompting them to discuss and find out more.
Emoji game
The Young People's Pocketbook for doctors

Doctors' pocketbook

This tool outlines what young people expect - and wish - from consultations with their doctors. It was developed by our summer intern, Papia (age 17) based on consultations with young people across England.
Pocketbook

External resources on child mental health

We Can Talk - co-produced mental health training, advice and resources
MindEd - free online learning and advice

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Jo Revill, Chief Executive Officer
Staff article
1 April 2022

CEO update - spring 2022

Jo Revill shares her quarterly update on College activities, including our public affairs work and an upcoming programme created with children and young people, and she celebrates long-serving staff.

Latest resources about child mental health and wellbeing

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