Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition
@cypmentalhealth.bsky.social
A Coalition of over 350 charities, organisations and individuals working to improve the mental health of babies, children & young people in Britain💜
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Welcome to the Coalition💜
We're a membership organisation of over 360 members jointly influencing for a world where all babies, children and young people are mentally healthy, have access to early intervention and specialist support if they need it!
Find out more: cypmhc.org.uk
We're a membership organisation of over 360 members jointly influencing for a world where all babies, children and young people are mentally healthy, have access to early intervention and specialist support if they need it!
Find out more: cypmhc.org.uk
A social media ban isn’t a quick fix. While risks are real, it overlooks the complexity of young people’s lives online. We need balanced, evidence-based solutions, that address causes, reduce harm, and support safe, positive digital experiences. Read our full response: cypmhc.org.uk/cypmhc-respo...
CYPMHC responds to the announcement of a ban on social media for under 16’s | CYPMHC
Today’s announcement of a UK ban on social media for under-16s is a significant moment in how we think about young people’s digital lives, but it’s not the outcome that many hoped for. At a time when…
cypmhc.org.uk
June 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
A social media ban isn’t a quick fix. While risks are real, it overlooks the complexity of young people’s lives online. We need balanced, evidence-based solutions, that address causes, reduce harm, and support safe, positive digital experiences. Read our full response: cypmhc.org.uk/cypmhc-respo...
Read the @centreformh.bsky.social new interim impact evaluation of the Active Essex Foundation Sport and Youth Mental Health Project, showing how impactful sport can be for young people’s mental health
Active Essex Foundation’s Sport and Youth Mental Health Project: impact evaluation, year two - Centre for Mental Health
The second year report of a three year evaluation of the Active Essex Foundation’s Sport and Youth Mental Health Project.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
April 14, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Read the @centreformh.bsky.social new interim impact evaluation of the Active Essex Foundation Sport and Youth Mental Health Project, showing how impactful sport can be for young people’s mental health
Great to see this announcement. We are proud to continue our work with Youth Access and partners to ensure every young person can access a local hu
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#youngfutureshubs #nationalyouthstrategy | Department for Culture, Media and Sport
The first eight Young Futures Hubs are now open across England, part of the government's National Youth Strategy backed by over £500 million of investment.
Located in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, B...
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April 9, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Great to see this announcement. We are proud to continue our work with Youth Access and partners to ensure every young person can access a local hu
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1/3 The Interim Report of the Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, reinforces what we have long known that common mental health conditions and psychological distress have increased amongst young people. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69cbdb...
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March 31, 2026 at 4:13 PM
1/3 The Interim Report of the Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, reinforces what we have long known that common mental health conditions and psychological distress have increased amongst young people. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69cbdb...
The mental health system is still failing too many young people. The Future Minds roadmap sets out what needs to change, from prevention to crisis care. Now is the time to act.
🔗 Full post + video on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/youngm...
#YouthMentalHealth #FutureMinds
🔗 Full post + video on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/youngm...
#YouthMentalHealth #FutureMinds
The mental health system is still failing too many young people.
Here, four young people tell us the rising mental health challenges they face and what needs to change. From prevention to crisis… | ...
The mental health system is still failing too many young people.
Here, four young people tell us the rising mental health challenges they face and what needs to change. From prevention to crisis car...
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March 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
The mental health system is still failing too many young people. The Future Minds roadmap sets out what needs to change, from prevention to crisis care. Now is the time to act.
🔗 Full post + video on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/youngm...
#YouthMentalHealth #FutureMinds
🔗 Full post + video on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/youngm...
#YouthMentalHealth #FutureMinds
New briefing from @centreformh.bsky.social shows up to 70% of neurodivergent young people experience significant mental health symptoms at school. Services must adapt & provide strengths‑based, evidence‑led support. Briefing: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
#Neurodiversity #CYP
#Neurodiversity #CYP
Strengths-based support for neurodivergent children and young people - Centre for Mental Health
This report explores how adapted, sensory-informed and play-based approaches can improve outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
March 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
New briefing from @centreformh.bsky.social shows up to 70% of neurodivergent young people experience significant mental health symptoms at school. Services must adapt & provide strengths‑based, evidence‑led support. Briefing: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
#Neurodiversity #CYP
#Neurodiversity #CYP
Our response to the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast
The Chancellor used her statement to focus on young people. But if the Government is serious about helping young people find meaningful employment, they must invest in their mental health. Read our full response: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
The Chancellor used her statement to focus on young people. But if the Government is serious about helping young people find meaningful employment, they must invest in their mental health. Read our full response: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
March 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Our response to the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast
The Chancellor used her statement to focus on young people. But if the Government is serious about helping young people find meaningful employment, they must invest in their mental health. Read our full response: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
The Chancellor used her statement to focus on young people. But if the Government is serious about helping young people find meaningful employment, they must invest in their mental health. Read our full response: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Children and Young People's Mental ill-health is a barrier to school engagement & participation.
Great to see the government reaffirm its commitment on Monday to expand mental health support teams from 60% of schools today to every school by the end of this parliament.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Great to see the government reaffirm its commitment on Monday to expand mental health support teams from 60% of schools today to every school by the end of this parliament.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Every child achieving and thriving
Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive.
www.gov.uk
February 27, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Children and Young People's Mental ill-health is a barrier to school engagement & participation.
Great to see the government reaffirm its commitment on Monday to expand mental health support teams from 60% of schools today to every school by the end of this parliament.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Great to see the government reaffirm its commitment on Monday to expand mental health support teams from 60% of schools today to every school by the end of this parliament.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Delighted to partner with NPC to launch Unlocking Support, a new report mapping how to close gaps in mental health support for children & young people. We brought together funders, practitioners, schools, charities & young people to show where action is most needed www.thinknpc.org/resource-hub...
Unlocking support - NPC
We identify why young people struggle to access mental health support, and how funders and services can improve pathways.
www.thinknpc.org
February 26, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Delighted to partner with NPC to launch Unlocking Support, a new report mapping how to close gaps in mental health support for children & young people. We brought together funders, practitioners, schools, charities & young people to show where action is most needed www.thinknpc.org/resource-hub...
Children and Young People's Mental ill health has been a long standing barrier to school engagement and participation. Its great to see the government reaffirm its commitment to expand mental health support teams from 60% of schools today, to every school by the end of this parliament.
Every child achieving and thriving
Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive.
www.gov.uk
February 23, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Children and Young People's Mental ill health has been a long standing barrier to school engagement and participation. Its great to see the government reaffirm its commitment to expand mental health support teams from 60% of schools today, to every school by the end of this parliament.
The governments reforms to EHCP comes at an essential time for what has long been a flawed and outdated system, leaving many children behind.
Ministers say billions in SEND funding will make schools more inclusive
The government is setting out big changes to how children with special educational needs get support.
www.bbc.com
February 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM
The governments reforms to EHCP comes at an essential time for what has long been a flawed and outdated system, leaving many children behind.
We had lots of updates in this week's newsletter!
We shared a chance for young people to become Young Advisors for the #GoodChildhoodReport. Also a new report from Centre for Mental Health
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We shared a chance for young people to become Young Advisors for the #GoodChildhoodReport. Also a new report from Centre for Mental Health
To receive news and opportunities from the sector, sign up to our newsletter: cypmhc.org.uk/join-our-new...
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February 20, 2026 at 10:58 AM
We had lots of updates in this week's newsletter!
We shared a chance for young people to become Young Advisors for the #GoodChildhoodReport. Also a new report from Centre for Mental Health
To receive news and opportunities from the sector, sign up to our newsletter: cypmhc.org.uk/join-our-new...
We shared a chance for young people to become Young Advisors for the #GoodChildhoodReport. Also a new report from Centre for Mental Health
To receive news and opportunities from the sector, sign up to our newsletter: cypmhc.org.uk/join-our-new...
Delighted to see funding from @maudsleycharity.bsky.social to support delivery of the right care at the right time to young people facing mental health difficulties. This will make significant and long lasting impact across mental healthcare in South London.
📣 We're delighted to announce the awarding of £7.5m to 11 projects involving 50 organisations through our Building Brighter Futures programme - supporting young people’s mental health in Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham and Croydon.
Read more: maudsleycharity.org/building-bri...
Read more: maudsleycharity.org/building-bri...
Building Brighter Futures £7.5m funding awarded - Maudsley Charity
Maudsley Charity has awarded £7.5m to 11 projects involving approximately 50 organisations in Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Croydon through its Building Brighter Futures programme.
maudsleycharity.org
September 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Delighted to see funding from @maudsleycharity.bsky.social to support delivery of the right care at the right time to young people facing mental health difficulties. This will make significant and long lasting impact across mental healthcare in South London.
We would like to wish everyone who will be receiving A level and GCSE results this month all the best. We know that the period around results day can bring intense stress, anxiety, and fear of failure, so we would like to share some resources in the comments below that you may find helpful 👇
August 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We would like to wish everyone who will be receiving A level and GCSE results this month all the best. We know that the period around results day can bring intense stress, anxiety, and fear of failure, so we would like to share some resources in the comments below that you may find helpful 👇
Best of luck to all the Year 13s today. We hope you get the A level results you hope for. But if you don't, remember you have your own path to follow in life and this will never, ever define you.
August 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Best of luck to all the Year 13s today. We hope you get the A level results you hope for. But if you don't, remember you have your own path to follow in life and this will never, ever define you.
New opportunity: join a young person’s advisory group and help shape research linked to youth justice and mental health. The Anna Freud Centre are keen to hear from people with experience of mental health services and/or the youth justice system. Get involved: forms.office.com/e/kSrfhHz22P
July 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
New opportunity: join a young person’s advisory group and help shape research linked to youth justice and mental health. The Anna Freud Centre are keen to hear from people with experience of mental health services and/or the youth justice system. Get involved: forms.office.com/e/kSrfhHz22P
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Children with speech and language challenges are more likely to have poor mental health but less likely to be able to access effective support.
With @speechandlanguk.bsky.social, we're calling for action to tackle this inequity: tinyurl.com/4avhwckr #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW
With @speechandlanguk.bsky.social, we're calling for action to tackle this inequity: tinyurl.com/4avhwckr #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW
May 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Children with speech and language challenges are more likely to have poor mental health but less likely to be able to access effective support.
With @speechandlanguk.bsky.social, we're calling for action to tackle this inequity: tinyurl.com/4avhwckr #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW
With @speechandlanguk.bsky.social, we're calling for action to tackle this inequity: tinyurl.com/4avhwckr #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates community, together for good mental health.
Our community consists of our brilliant members. Each member is dedicated to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, and we can't thank them enough for all they do. #ThisIsMyCommunity
Our community consists of our brilliant members. Each member is dedicated to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, and we can't thank them enough for all they do. #ThisIsMyCommunity
May 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates community, together for good mental health.
Our community consists of our brilliant members. Each member is dedicated to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, and we can't thank them enough for all they do. #ThisIsMyCommunity
Our community consists of our brilliant members. Each member is dedicated to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, and we can't thank them enough for all they do. #ThisIsMyCommunity
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🚨 Unless we see change, the mental health crisis across England is only going to get worse.
Alongside 36 other organisations, we have written an open letter to the PM calling for a strategy that addresses the causes of rising mental illness, suicide and people out of work.
👉 bit.ly/4jMgCb6
Alongside 36 other organisations, we have written an open letter to the PM calling for a strategy that addresses the causes of rising mental illness, suicide and people out of work.
👉 bit.ly/4jMgCb6
May 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🚨 Unless we see change, the mental health crisis across England is only going to get worse.
Alongside 36 other organisations, we have written an open letter to the PM calling for a strategy that addresses the causes of rising mental illness, suicide and people out of work.
👉 bit.ly/4jMgCb6
Alongside 36 other organisations, we have written an open letter to the PM calling for a strategy that addresses the causes of rising mental illness, suicide and people out of work.
👉 bit.ly/4jMgCb6
New #funding announcement 📢
Grants for young women’s mental health available now!
The Pilgrim Trust's fund aims to improve the mental health of young women (16-25)
Learn more & check eligibility 👉https://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/young-womens-mental-health-grants/
Grants for young women’s mental health available now!
The Pilgrim Trust's fund aims to improve the mental health of young women (16-25)
Learn more & check eligibility 👉https://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/young-womens-mental-health-grants/
May 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
New #funding announcement 📢
Grants for young women’s mental health available now!
The Pilgrim Trust's fund aims to improve the mental health of young women (16-25)
Learn more & check eligibility 👉https://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/young-womens-mental-health-grants/
Grants for young women’s mental health available now!
The Pilgrim Trust's fund aims to improve the mental health of young women (16-25)
Learn more & check eligibility 👉https://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/young-womens-mental-health-grants/
New from @mmhalliance.bsky.social: The Perinatal Mental Health Symptom Checker 💜
This tool helps parents spot signs of common and lesser-known mental health conditions during and after
pregnancy.
Please share: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/parents #ItStartsWithAwareness
This tool helps parents spot signs of common and lesser-known mental health conditions during and after
pregnancy.
Please share: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/parents #ItStartsWithAwareness
About maternal mental health | Maternal Mental Health Alliance
The terms perinatal and maternal are often used interchangeably. ‘Peri’ is the Latin for “around”, and ‘natal’ is the Latin for “birth”. So perinatal mental health refers to a woman’s mental health du...
maternalmentalhealthalliance.org
May 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
New from @mmhalliance.bsky.social: The Perinatal Mental Health Symptom Checker 💜
This tool helps parents spot signs of common and lesser-known mental health conditions during and after
pregnancy.
Please share: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/parents #ItStartsWithAwareness
This tool helps parents spot signs of common and lesser-known mental health conditions during and after
pregnancy.
Please share: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/parents #ItStartsWithAwareness
A new report from Class 13, crafted to provoke and challenge explores how systemic change can be achieved in education. The report explores topics such as education as the practice of freedom, inequity and looking beyond anti-racism.
Read the report here: www.class13.org/wp-content/u...
Read the report here: www.class13.org/wp-content/u...
www.class13.org
May 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A new report from Class 13, crafted to provoke and challenge explores how systemic change can be achieved in education. The report explores topics such as education as the practice of freedom, inequity and looking beyond anti-racism.
Read the report here: www.class13.org/wp-content/u...
Read the report here: www.class13.org/wp-content/u...
Pleased to hear that @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social have been awarded more than £1 million to create a National Parent-Infant Relationship framework to develop best practice guidance to support parent-infant relationship pathways and improve provision👇
parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/parent-infan...
parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/parent-infan...
Parent-Infant Foundation secures more than £1 million Lottery funding to create new Framework - Parent-Infant Foundation
The Parent-Infant Foundation is delighted to announce it has been awarded more than £1 million from the National Lottery Community Fund to create a new National Parent-Infant Relationship (PAIR) Frame...
parentinfantfoundation.org.uk
May 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Pleased to hear that @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social have been awarded more than £1 million to create a National Parent-Infant Relationship framework to develop best practice guidance to support parent-infant relationship pathways and improve provision👇
parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/parent-infan...
parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/parent-infan...
We’re proud to be one of 110+ orgs backing this joint briefing from @crae_official, @unicef.org & @nspcc.bsky.social
for the Children’s Charities Coalition.
Ahead of the Lords debate on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill today, we urge Peers to act.
📄 bit.ly/42CRDkw
for the Children’s Charities Coalition.
Ahead of the Lords debate on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill today, we urge Peers to act.
📄 bit.ly/42CRDkw
bit.ly
May 1, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We’re proud to be one of 110+ orgs backing this joint briefing from @crae_official, @unicef.org & @nspcc.bsky.social
for the Children’s Charities Coalition.
Ahead of the Lords debate on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill today, we urge Peers to act.
📄 bit.ly/42CRDkw
for the Children’s Charities Coalition.
Ahead of the Lords debate on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill today, we urge Peers to act.
📄 bit.ly/42CRDkw
A new paper has reported on the impact of young people's admissions to adult mental health wards. This is incredibly important during the current reforms of the Mental Health Bill.
Young people must be admitted to age appropriate facilities.
Read the paper here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Young people must be admitted to age appropriate facilities.
Read the paper here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Impact of young people’s admissions to adult mental health wards in England: national qualitative study | BJPsych Open | Cambridge Core
Impact of young people’s admissions to adult mental health wards in England: national qualitative study - Volume 11 Issue 2
www.cambridge.org
April 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A new paper has reported on the impact of young people's admissions to adult mental health wards. This is incredibly important during the current reforms of the Mental Health Bill.
Young people must be admitted to age appropriate facilities.
Read the paper here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Young people must be admitted to age appropriate facilities.
Read the paper here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...