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UK Government Launches Major Initiative to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

The plan includes teaching resilience, expanding mental health support in schools, and tackling absenteeism with new attendance and behaviour hubs.

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Overview

  • The UK government has officially launched a cross-departmental strategy to combat the youth mental health crisis, aiming to reach 60% of pupils with mental health support by March 2026.
  • Nearly one million additional children in England will gain access to NHS-led mental health support teams in schools, with the number of teams increasing from 607 to 713 by 2026.
  • New 'attendance and behaviour hubs' will provide intensive support to 500 schools and offer resources to 4,500 others to address absenteeism and behavioural issues.
  • The initiative includes teaching resilience, or 'grit,' in classrooms to help children navigate life’s challenges and improve long-term academic and socioeconomic outcomes.
  • Government data highlights the link between poor mental health, school absences, and reduced lifetime earnings, reinforcing the need for early intervention.