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£1.4m Dedicated to Mental Health in Wales

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27 September 2017

By Alex Khalil

Pupils who suffer from things like anxiety and depression, or even in some cases self-harm, will be able to get the help they need. A pilot programme is being launched in Wales where staff from the NHS will be able to give mental health support in schools.

They will be able to help children with problems early, ensuring the children are in the right care. This comes as it was revealed last week that children as young as six were harming themselves due to pressures from school.

While we would like to think there is less of a stigma when talking about things like anxiety and depression, it is still a touchy subject. There is no blanket way to deal with those kinds of issues, which is why it is so important that these students can get the help they need. Early exams, social media, bullying, pressure from parents all contribute to the growing anxiety in young children and teenagers. Social media has been blamed a few times, particularly for young girls.

The Guardian published a story a few days ago, about the ‘gathering crisis’ that young women and girls face due to fears about their body image. Let’s be honest here, it’s not exactly hard to see why. Instagram models with picture perfect waists and ‘glowing’ makeup is a growing issue when it comes to body image.

It’s good to know that at least some will find the help they need to make it through school and hey, if you need a bit of extra help, have a look here.

 

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