About YoungMinds
Introduction
Many children and young people have difficulty growing up in today’s complex society.
Research shows that one in ten children and young people in Britain aged between five and 15 are suffering from behavioural, emotional or hyperactivity disorders. And one in five are experiencing a range of less severe mental health problems which significantly affect their daily lives. (ONS 1999). These figures are much higher in cities and areas of deprivation.
YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all babies, children and young people. We exist to:
highlight the mental health
issues faced by children and young people and promote a greater public awareness
of their needs
meet the needs of
parents through our Parents'
Information Service which
supports callers who are trying to cope with often severe emotional
and mental health
problems affecting their children and teenagers
provide information and advice on mental health issues, for children
and young people, their families, and those who work with children
and young
people via our Publications and the YoungMinds Magazine
provide training and support through our Consultancy
and Training Service for practitioners in all agencies who work with children
influence
decision makers to improve services for young people
and allow them to overcome or manage their problems and reach
their full
potential
For more information about our activities and our finances please read our Annual Report
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