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Reflections on the children and young people’s mental health Green Paper

8 December 2017,

Millie Macdonald reflects on the government's Green Paper on children and young people's mental health.

Video interaction guidance: using video feedback to support new parents under stress

24 October 2017,

Freya Corfield looks at using video feedback as a strength based, empowering way to support parents - many of whom may not access support such as parenting groups.

Mental health policy: three key issues from the past 12 months

5 October 2017,

Policy intern Hannah Lewis picks out three key issues in mental health from her time with us.

Motherhood, friendship and mental health: Tips from those in the know

4 August 2017,

Rachael Hood chats to four new mums about the importance of friendship for their mental health.

Supporting couple relationships for better infant mental health

15 June 2017,

Camilla Rosan discusses the importance of good couple relationships in helping infants develop with good mental health outcomes.

Mother's Day: celebrating the teams who support mothers

24 March 2017, Dr Amy Pollard

This mother's day, Amy Pollard will be remembering a special team who helped her through a tough period after she gave birth to her daughter.

Jenny Langley & Chair of the Friends of the Foundation, Fiorella Massey

Making a difference to young people and teenagers' mental health

13 December 2016,

Fiorella Massey, blogs on the Royal College of Psychiatry Awards ceremony.

Why the rise in anxiety among young women?

4 November 2016,

Josefien Breedvelt explores the possible causes of a recent increase in anxiety among young women and suggests what we can do to find out more.

Mental health first aid, trauma and the perinatal period

7 October 2016, Guest Blogger

Sally Hogg discusses the potentially traumatic perinatal period and how we can support mums who experience psychological distress at this time.

International Youth Day: empowering young people starts with mental health

12 August 2016,

What opportunities does the focus of International Youth Day offer for mental health?