New @BACP report (with @CitizensUK + Public First) provides clear evidence of benefits of introducing a trained counsellor in every school and college throughout England. YP with support have ⬆️chance of gaining good employment, ⬆️ wages, and leading a happier and healthier life.
Children’s mental health is at crisis point.
Our new report with @CitizensUk and Public First highlights the scale of mental health issues among young people, and the many positive impacts counselling in all schools can have.
Read the full report 👉 https://t.co/q8Q3c5PUB5
Fantastic article by @zsk outlining what the scientific evidence tells us or not.
BBC News - What screen time really does to children's brains - BBC News
https://t.co/xAMIib0CYK
@StephenMorganMP Would love to talk to you about the "missing middle" of CYP who have more complex problems than low intensity interventions can support and are not complex enough for MHST...
The Government needs to provide clearer proposals to grow the counselling and therapy workforce to better support people who want to get back to work.
Read our full response to the Government's 'Get Britain Working' plan 👉 https://t.co/WIFyJBRd1b
#Counselling#Policy
Three in five therapists say their clients in menopause are seeking support for anxiety, our survey found.
On #WorldMenopauseDay, our members have shared some tips to help keep anxiety at bay if you’re are experiencing menopausal symptoms.
Read more 🔗 https://t.co/l0uDOSfQvT
Delighted to have contributed on behalf of @BACP on @guardian article on unregulated therapists and the importance of accredited registers in the absence of stat reg.
The benefits of school counselling have been highlighted in a Westminster debate, called by MP @sojanuk
We briefed MPs on our campaign for funding for a paid counsellor in every school and on the need for early intervention hubs.
Read more 🔗 https://t.co/rniJBPy0fb
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we've teamed up with @BACP and @BABCP to call for urgent mental health support for NHS & social care staff.
Compassionate leadership, supervision, and accessible services are vital so our members can deliver the best care.
👉 https://t.co/4ULTCCF1wd
For ADHD Awareness Month, we’ve launched a campaign to highlight how therapy can help people with ADHD and masking.
In this video, individuals with ADHD make masks to symbolise the contrast between their public personas, and feelings they mask.
🔗 https://t.co/3DtG63MFP0
Grateful to heroes like @LewisHamilton for being so honest about their experience of depression.
It reduces the stigma, and helps so many people feel like they can open up about their own mental health.
Always here for you Lewis 💙
https://t.co/vbVBGxJyDB
@susanl_hughes@BACP So sad to see you go but thank you so much for everything. We will miss you. Wishing you all the best in your new role. How exciting!!!
#Counselling and #Psychotherapy can make a huge impact on addressing the mental health emergency in the UK as well as essential preventative support. #counsellingchangeslives
Looking forward to meeting and connecting with colleagues old and new!
Ticking off the packing list for the start of the 2024 political party conference season beginning with the @LibDems tomorrow. An honour to be representing @BACP pushing our key policy asks for health care, children and young people, the workforce and third sector.