Just ‘B’ responds to national study on mental health of children and young people

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A new study has found that children and young people with high levels of mental health needs aren’t receiving the help they need, or having their needs recognised.

The STADIA trial, led by the University of Nottingham and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), involved over 1,000 children who had been referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). You can find out more about the study here.

Just ‘B’, which is part of an independent charity, provides a range of emotional wellbeing and bereavement support services for children and young people, including mental health support in schools.

Responding to the study, Just ‘B’ Head of Children and Young People’s Services Jenna Collins said: “Through our work with children and young people, Just ‘B’ provides emotional wellbeing and mental health support in school and community settings – helping with a range of needs.

“The results of this study highlight that independent charitable providers of children and young people’s mental health support stand ready, with appropriate funding, to support NHS colleagues in working together to deliver the best possible outcomes for the individuals who most need us.”