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Hull: Mental health issues lead to pupil absences – head teacher
A head teacher in Hull has said there needs to be better understanding of how children’s mental health issues can lead to school absences. More than one in five children in…
Ghost children: Labour to force vote on creation of list of those not in school
Labour is aiming to force a vote on the creation of a list of children out of school, as it seeks to shine a spotlight on the number of youngsters…
Energy drinks may cause mental illness in children, scientists warn
Energy drinks are linked with an increased risk of psychological illnesses in children, including anxiety, stress, depression as well as behaviors such as substance use and violence, according to a new study. Increased consumption of energy…
More children than ever need mental health care as figures show nearly half a million are awaiting treatment
Nearly half a million children are waiting for mental health treatment, with some youngsters left to languish for several years before being seen by medics in what has been described as a…
Hieda jobs round up – January 19, 2024
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of health. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
Male suicide prevention centre opens third branch
A suicide prevention charity founded by the family of a man who took his own life has opened its third branch. Newcastle University student James Wentworth-Stanley was 21 years old…
Britain’s dental health crisis exposed as hundreds of children in hospital with bad teeth
The latest data shows 40% of kids don’t have regular NHS check-ups and that 104,133 children went to hospital with rotten teeth over the past five years. In 2022 alone…
Get measles jab to avoid rapid spread says UK health boss
Measles is likely to spread rapidly across more parts of the UK unless more people take up the vaccine, a senior health official has warned Dame Jenny Harries, chief executive…
Long Covid: NHS legal action launched by family of girl
The mother of an 11-year-old Aberdeenshire girl with long Covid has launched a legal action against their health board, in what lawyers claim is the first case of its kind…
Big dreams and high demands: The mental health challenges of elite youth athletes
Elite sport poses several unique pressures that can impact athletes’ mental health. Demanding travel schedules and intense competition pressures can lead to negative emotional experiences. Athletes can become injured, or they may be uncertain…
