News stories relating to child psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in both individuals and groups, while also exploring the physiological and neurobiological processes that underlie certain functions and behaviours.
Courts issued with new sentencing guidance on domestic violence crimes
Courts have been issued with guidance on domestic violence sentencing emphasising the severity of offences.
The guideline identifies the principles relevant to the sentencing of cases involving domestic abuse, outlines how the seriousness of offences should be assessed and highlights other factors that should be taken into account.
Sentencing Council member Jill Gramann said: “Domestic abuse [...]
All schools should be funded to provide counselling
The Local Government Association is urging funding for all schools to provide mental health counselling for pupils.
Every secondary school in the country should be provided with funding to enable them to provide independent mental health counselling to all pupils, says the LGA, raising fears that children and young people are being forced to wait up [...]
Care applications rise in October
The number of care applications has risen in October, official statistics reveal.
There were 1,198 care applications made in October, according to Cafcass, up from 1,101 in September.
The figures are also a 4% rise from the October 2016 figure of 1,155 care applications.
There were a record 14,597 care applications made between April 2016 and March [...]
Children’s mental health green paper will focus on prevention
The children’s mental health green paper will include a focus on how to go further in improving prevention and access to specialist support, the government has said.
In response to a report by the health and education select committees on the role of education in children and young people’s mental health, the government said children [...]
Independent review of mental health legislation launched
An independent review of mental health legislation has been launched by the government.
Prime minister Theresa May has announced the independent review following concerns that detention rates under the Mental Health Act are too high.
Former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Sir Simon Wessely will chair the review which will seek to address concerns about [...]
Expert’s Corner with Melanie Phelps
Counselling psychologist Melanie Phelps tells Clare Jerrom the key to success in treating mental health problems in adults
Using several strategies to tackle a mental health disorder is key to the success of the treatment, an eating disorder specialist has said.
Different combinations of therapy, medication, exercise and support should be used in conjunction with [...]
