This is the plea from charity YoungMinds amid fresh concerns about the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on the mental health of young people.
New research from the charity shows that 74 per cent of teachers believe the mental health of young people has been affected during the lockdown, including a heightened risk of issues such as anxiety and from children spending more time in “unsuitable home environments”.
The charity has renewed its calls for additional pastoral support, such as in-school counselling, to be made available as pupils return. It is also calling for the next academic year to become a period of re-adjustment when we give young people time and space to talk about their experiences and take part in activities that help them to reflect and re-socialise.
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