NSPCC warns parents' mental health issues could be missed due to pandemic
THE NSPCC is warning of the long-lasting impact on the future health, wellbeing and life chances of babies born during the pandemic, as parents face heightened stress, social isolation and mental health problems. Today, at its flagship How Safe conference – being held online this year – the charity brought together a panel of guest speakers who discussed mental health in pregnancy and the child’s first year, the impact of the pandemic and its Fight for a Fair Startcampaign which is calling for every family to get the help they need. Hosted by TV presenter Cherry Healey, the group in...