Invest in childhood ‘or risk losing a generation to poor mental health’

In a world marked by economic uncertainty, social challenges and political polarization, investing in children is not only a moral duty, but a key strategy to ensure a sustainable and equitable future. Today, 333 million children live in extreme poverty and more than 800 million survive on less than three euros a day. These figures reflect a silent crisis that requires urgent responses and firm commitments.

Invest in childhood ‘or risk losing a generation to poor mental health’

The report, Invest in Childhood, said mental health is a ‘critical issue’. The Government must “invest in childhood” or risk losing the next generation to poor mental health, a charity has warned. A new report by the Centre for Mental Health said poor mental health as a child “casts a long shadow into the future”, and can often lead chronic mental and physical health issues in adulthood. It also claims preventing mental health issues is “highly …

Report shows one in three children not meeting their Early Years Development Goals

Report shows one in three children not meeting their Early Years Development Goalsby Jess Gibson One in three children are not meeting their Early Years Development Goals, according to a report by The Centre for Young Lives. The report, A Fresh Start for Children and Family Support: Delivering joined-up place-based support through Family Hubs – Part 1: Building from the Foundations, assesses the current provision of children’s centres and family…

Invest in childhood or risk losing a generation to poor mental health - Banbury FM

The Government must “invest in childhood” or risk losing the next generation to poor mental health, a charity has warned. A new report by the Centre for Mental Health said poor mental health as a child “casts a long shadow into the future”, and can often lead chronic mental and physical health issues in adulthood. It also claims preventing mental health issues is “highly cost-effective”, and a proactive approach by the Government “can significan…

Invest in childhood ‘or risk losing a generation to poor mental health’ - Rother Radio

The Government must “invest in childhood” or risk losing the next generation to poor mental health, a charity has warned. A new report by the Centre for Mental Health said poor mental health as a child “casts a long shadow into the future”, and can often lead chronic mental and physical health issues in adulthood. It also claims preventing mental health issues is “highly cost-effective”, and a proactive approach by the Government “can significan…