Date Published: 12th May, 2021

The MHF promotes Mental Health Awareness Week to encourage open discussions about mental health and provide support to those who need it. 

According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, nearly 400,000 children and 2.2m adults in the UK have sought help with their mental health during the pandemic, with NHS digital data showing that this crisis is affecting under-18s the most.  

Earlier this year Childline raised concerns about mental health counselling services. Passing 50,000 sessions across the UK between April – December 2020, there was a 16% increase in the average mental health counselling session for children aged up to 11 years old and a 10% rise in counselling about loneliness across all groups.

The temptation to rush back into “normal” is at an all-time high. As we begin to revert to the old routines, returning to school, work and extracurricular activities, it’s easy to become frustrated, disappointed, or anxious. At INEQE Safeguarding Group, we are here to help you support the children and young people in your care. Below, you’ll find some useful links to some of our mental health awareness resources.