Young people fear unemployment in ‘post-Covid world’, study reveals Joe Lepper Thursday, February 4, 2021
School leavers are pessimistic about securing a job, training or chances to study in a post-Covid world , a report has warned.
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SCHOOLS and youth groups across Warrington have been taking part in Children s Mental Health Week. From February 1 to 7, children across the UK are being encouraged to explore how they can express themselves and the creative ways they can share their feelings, thoughts and ideas. According to Place2Be, the children’s mental health charity behind the movement, around three children in every primary school class has a mental health problem, and many more struggle with challenges, from bullying to bereavement. Many schools in the borough have been getting involved with a variety of wellbeing activities, advice and support on offer.
Kate Middleton and William backed the Time to change mental health campaign on Twitter (Image: Twitter)
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While royal fans may be tempted to think William and Kate risk encroaching on Meghan and Harry s turf with their latest move, an expert has claimed that is not so.
Language analyst and author Judi James examined Kate and William s new tweet for Express.co.uk and shared her findings.
The expert said: It might be easy to see these latest messages about mental health from William and Kate as somehow competing with Meghan and Harry’s work but it does seem to have been pitched quite carefully and sure-footedly as being complementary to what should be a joint cause, rather than a rival production.
Perthshire school creates safe space for boys to discuss mental health during lockdown
A Perthshire school has inspired pupils to talk about their mental health concerns with their peers during lockdown.
David Barnes, deputy head of pastoral at Strathallan School with pupil Andre Kalama before lockdown.
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A Perthshire school has inspired pupils to talk about their mental health concerns with their peers during lockdown.
THE MALL has launched a campaign to coincide with Children’s Mental Health Week To mark this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (February 1 to February 7), the Blackburn shopping centre has launched their ‘My 2021 Time Capsule’ campaign. Organised by the charity Place2Be, there will be worksheets and activities for the children to complete throughout the week, helping them to express their thoughts, feelings and be creative. Laura Diffey, Marketing Manager at The Mall Blackburn, commented: “It’s great to be able to support this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week. This year, in particular, it is more important than ever for children to be able to convey how they are feeling right now.