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New briefing explores the socio-economic impact of the pandemic on young people’s mental health

Generation COVID? Socio-economic factors impacting young people's mental health in the wake of the pandemic
Briefing paper

'Generation Covid'?

This is the first of three briefings developed by Youth Access to support our members, the wider youth sector,
Briefing paper

Young people's experience of counselling in community settings

As part of our national study on the effectiveness of counselling in
Briefing paper

National youth counselling study

A report into the outcomes of counselling in YIACS local community-based settings, and on the profile of their service
Publication

New report: Remote therapy improves access to mental health support for young people

A rapid review of studies found evidence that the flexibility and anonymity associated with remote interventions can help young people who face barriers to face-to-face services.
Briefing paper

#MyRightsMyMind

Is the so-called mental health ‘crisis’ more than an issue of mental health?
News

A cornerstone of the mental health system: Voluntary sector counselling services

Our latest research shows the importance of voluntary sector counselling services
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Young cut off from justice: A generation excluded from legal aid following cuts

Previously unpublished Government figures show a generation excluded from legal aid following cuts
Briefing paper

Young People in Mind

A briefing paper series to share the key findings from the 'Young People in Mind' project.
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GPs bypassing CAMHS

GPs and other statutory professionals are increasingly referring vulnerable young people straight to voluntary sector youth counselling services.
Briefing paper

The social determinants of young people's mental health

A briefing paper for providers, policy-makers, commissioners and researchers summarising our research on the links
Publication

Health inequality and access to justice

A research report which explores the relationship between young people, mental health and legal issues.