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We’re proud to be partnering with the Centre for Mental Health in the launching of the, 'Mapping the Mental Health of the UK's Young People' report. Mapping mental health across the UK is critical in improving our understanding of mental health among UK young people and in better targeting support and prevention - so that we can turn the tide on the mental health crisis. As our very own, Lynne Green, Chief Clinical Officer at Kooth Digital Health (United Kingdom), explains within the report: “Young people’s chances of good or poor mental health are shaped by the places they live in and the support available to them. By understanding the levels of need, steps can be taken to prevent problems whenever possible, and provide support wherever and however it’s needed." Click the post below to read the full report release and join us in advocating for a mentally healthier population. #Kooth #MentalHealthMatters #YouthMentalHealth #CentreForMentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport

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Our new data map reveals stark disparities in children's mental health across the four UK nations - and underscores the need for urgent action to turn this around. Drawing from the latest data, our new data map with Kooth Digital Health (United Kingdom) shows the prevalence of mental health difficulties across the UK, including rates of eating disorders and self-harm, hospital admissions and secondary care referrals, and wider factors such as loneliness, school absence and bullying. Visualising data in these maps can help schools, health services and local councils to understand the mental health needs of the children and young people they serve. 💡 Explore the tool: https://lnkd.in/ey5EtHCJ #YoungPeople #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealth

  • Mapping the mental health of the UK’s young people
  • NHS hospital admissions for mental health conditions among under 18 year olds (per 100,00). Heat map of England shows that rates are highest in Herefordshire (309), North Somerset (242), Darlington (201). National rate: 80.9 per 100,000.
  • New referrals of children to secondary mental health services (per 100,000). Heat map of England shows that rates are highest in Rotherham (18,214), Rochdale (13,376), North East Lincolnshire (13,008). National rate: 6,977 per 100,000.
  • Percentage of children and young people in the UK who are often or always lonely. Map shows that the rate in England for 11-16 year olds is 5.5% and for 17-22 year olds is 12.0%. In Scotland, the rate among 11-18 year olds is 13.9%. In Northern Ireland among 16-24 year olds is 5.5% and in Wales among 16-24 year olds the rate is 16%.
  • Rates of school absence in the UK by local authority. Heat map of the UK shows the rates are highest in each nation in: Belfast (15.2%) West Dunbartonshire (11.6%) Neath Port Talbot (9.3%) Bradford (9.1%) % of half days missed (2022/23) Sources: Scottish Government; Northern Ireland Department of Education; StatsWales; DfE
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David Saab

Business Alliance Manager @ Thames Valley Chamber | Expert in Business Development, Key Account Management, Digital Therapeutics (DTx), Workplace Mental Health. Passionate about AI, incl. Generative AI, for innovation

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Thank you, Kooth Digital Health (United Kingdom), for spotlighting this critical report with the Centre for Mental Health. Mapping young people’s mental health is vital for addressing regional disparities and improving access to care. That said, I’d like to gently challenge the scope. While Kooth offers a valuable platform, are we doing enough to provide deeper therapeutic interventions beyond initial support? Digital solutions are essential but often serve as a bridge rather than a destination. To truly tackle the mental health crisis, we must integrate intensive therapeutic models like evidence-based talking therapies and ensure seamless transitions to face-to-face care when needed. Young people’s mental health depends on the depth of therapeutic relationships and diverse interventions. I’d love to see Kooth expand in this direction. #MentalHealthMatters #YoungPeople #DigitalTherapy

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