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MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTIONS, Girls (28%) were almost twice as likely as boys…
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Girls (28%) were almost twice as likely as boys (16%) to have reported very high levels of mental health symptoms(source 2)
the Bevan Commission found the number of people with mental health issues could increase by a third over the next 20 years(Source 3)
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Girls (28%) were almost twice as likely as boys (16%) to have reported very high levels of bad mental health symptoms (source 2)
Estimates that 3 children in every classroom(1 in 8) has a diagnosable mental health problem (source 5)
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1 in 2 young people reported that they felt at least some pressure when it comes to schoolwork (Source 2)
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If a child’s parent is depressed,they are more at risk of suffering with depression in the future(source 1)
children who live in low income households are more likely to experience mental health issues ( source 5)
It’s difficult for young people to access’s counselling and if they have,it falls short of meeting ethic needs. (Source 6)
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26% of adults in Wales who felt anxious did so to the extent that it stopped them from doing what they needed to do and what they wanted to do(source 4)
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if a parent suffers from depression,their child is likely to suffer from depression too(Source 1)
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more than 4 in 10 adults in Wales felt like they had to keep their anxiety struggles a secret(source 4)
Financial issues are giving adults anxiety which can lead to bigger mental health problems(source 4)
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in late 2022, a free NHS urgent mental health support phone line was launched(source 3)
the Welsh government came up with a 10 year plan which will focus on early intervention without delay and more social prescribing which connects people to community based activities(source 3)
Welsh government have set up a 10 year strategy to help people with mental health problems (2025-2035). (Source 6)
mental health foundation are publishing a paper including recommendations for the government to help reduce anxiety levels and support good mental health(Source 4)
prof jones said “ The pandemic has impacted
significantly on many children’s lives, who have experienced school closures, isolation from friends and family and limited opportunities for sport and social interactions. This has heightened the already serious issues surrounding children’s mental health and wellbeing.”(source 1)
Professor Kamila Hawthorne said “If we don't do something to prevent the onward rise of prevalence then the NHS is going to be overwhelmed”. (Source 3)
Emily van de venter said “The environment and ethos of a school should be just as important as their curriculum and policies. We are actively encouraging schools to sign up to this approach and supporting them to make improvements.”
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Dr Shari mcDaid also said “We urge the Welsh Government to follow through on their promise to publish this year a cross-departmental mental health strategy for the next 10 years with strong action to reduce mental health inequalities.”(source 4)
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1 in 6 children/young people in Wales have a diagnosable mental health problem and many more struggle with bullying.(source 1)
for every 100 adults in wales, 47 suffered at least one ACE during their childhood and 14 suffered four or more.(Source 5)
Cwm Taf Morganwg Mind, Swansea Mind and Neath Port Talbot Mind went on to deliver a programme, building relationships and local referral routes with CAMHS, GPs and schools (Source 6)
The building relations programme has supported 700 in the past 2 years and 71% of those who used it said it improved their mental wellbeing and would recommend it to others(source 6)
26% of adults in Wales who felt anxious did so to the extent that it stopped them from doing what they needed to do and what they wanted to do(Source 4)
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Rural life- hard access to support,concerns around deprivation and isolation making it worse.(source 5)
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Government published a 10 year improving mental health strategy called ‘together for mental health’ in 2012, resulted in £600m invested in mental health services each year.(source 5)
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Over 1/4 of secondary school students reported very high levels of mental health symptoms in the following years after covid(source 2)
a free NHS urgent mental health support phone line gets an average of 6,000 calls each month while the overall number of calls almost doubled between 2023 and 2024.(Source 3)