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Category: Young People
Evaluation of the National HOPES Programme to end long term segregation
A new evaluation by Manchester Metropolitan University looks at the National HOPES Programme, which aims to bring an end to long term segregation in inpatient settings for autistic people, people with a learning disability, and children and young people.
Long term segregation is a highly restrictive practice that can have a profound impact on wellbeing. The HOPES Programme offers a rights based and trauma informed approach focused on reducing restrictive environments, supporting recovery, and improving experiences for individuals, families, and staff.
This is the first national evaluation of the programme and provides valuable insight into its impact and future development.
Read the full report: e-space
CYMPH Bulletin
The latest Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter is now available to view or download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter August 2025
The latest Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter is now available to view or download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
Supporting Perinatal Mental Health and Breastfeeding Awareness
The perinatal period is a vital time for both mental health and infant feeding support. Our library offers a wide range of resources focused on perinatal mental health and breastfeeding awareness to help healthcare professionals and families navigate these important areas.
Whether you’re seeking practical guidance, evidence-based approaches, or supportive materials, our collection is designed to empower staff and parents alike.
Explore our resources by visiting the library or checking the catalogue online.
North West Knowledge and Library Services catalogue
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter May 2025
The latest Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter is now available to view or download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
NHE: Report Highlights Deepening Mental Health Crisis
A recent report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) reveals a significant decline in mental health across England and Wales since the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, over half of the 900,000 increase in disability benefit claims among working-age adults is due to mental health issues. Additionally, ‘deaths of despair’—including those from alcohol, drugs, and suicide—have risen by 24%, resulting in approximately 3,700 additional deaths in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels. The report also highlights a 36% increase in individuals accessing NHS mental health services since 2019, with antidepressant prescriptions up by 12%.
Read the full article: National Health Executive
New Books for Our Teenage Collection!
Looking for something fresh to read? We’ve just added some fantastic new books to our Teenage Collection! Whether you need advice on mental health, body image, social media, or identity, these books have got you covered. From Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys to Social Anxiety Relief for Teens, there’s something for everyone.
Come check them out at the library!
Children’s Mental Health Week 2025
This Children’s Mental Health Week (3–9 Feb), this week encourages young people to express themselves and be heard. Libraries offer safe spaces and books that support mental wellbeing, helping children feel understood and empowered.
Let’s help them find their voices and make a difference!
Public Health Updates
Current Awareness
Source: KnowledgeShare
Cold at home: How winter cost of living pressures continue to impact older people.
Age UK; 2024.
(This report from highlights concerns about the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis on older people who are not receiving support from the benefits system. Many of these people are likely to be eligible for support but will still be missing out for a variety of reasons. Government figures show that an estimated 800,000 pensioners are eligible for Pension Credit but are missing out on this much-needed support.)
Freely available online
Alcohol dependence prevalence in England.
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID); 2024.
(Estimates of the number of alcohol dependent adults in each local authority in England. Health commissioners can use this information to: estimate the number of alcohol dependent adults in their area and the number who need specialist treatment; and plan and improve alcohol treatment services.)
Freely available online
We’ve only just begun: Action to improve young people’s mental health, education and employment.
Resolution Foundation; 2024.
(This publication – the final report of a three-year research programme funded by the Health Foundation – explores the relationship between young people’s mental health and work outcomes, and how policy-makers should respond. It finds that young people are now more likely to experience a common mental disorder (CMD) than any other age group – a complete reversal compared with two decades ago, when they were least likely to.) Freely available online
Mental health 360.
The King’s Fund; 2024.
(Mental health 360 aims to provide a ‘360-degree’ review of mental health care in England. It focuses on eight core areas including prevalence, access and the mental health workforce.)
Freely available online
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