There seems to be almost a view that if the general population of young people receive support such as training in coping skills to develop resilience, that no serious mental health problems will develop. This is very naive. A certain percentage of young people will always be at risk of serious mental ill-health, and will need specialised and intensive professional help, and outcomes are generally good if they do receive that help.
However, stigma remains a problem. Time and time again, parents have told me, half-ashamed, and half-angry, that it would be much easier if their child had been diagnosed with a serious physical illness, because there would be so much more sympathy and support from friends and family. Until we see significant cultural shifts, which must include proper funding for CAMHS, unfortunately that situation will continue. (Times) >
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