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The Government must invest in childhood or risk losing the next generation of young people to mental ill health

Mental health problems can cast a long shadow over a child’s life. Addressing them early and providing robust support systems can mitigate the long-term impacts, and help young people build a foundation for a healthier, thriving future.

We’re calling on the Government to invest in childhood and give every young person the best chance of having good mental health.

Rates of mental health problems among young people have risen significantly over recent years, and now affect one in five 8-25 year olds. In a new report ([link removed]) , we explore how the Government could turn the tide through evidence-based and cost-effective strategies.
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The Government must act now to prevent the next generation of young people being held back by mental health problems.

The long-term impact of childhood mental health problems now costs the UK £1 trillion in lifetime lost earnings. Yet there is a wide range of preventive measures that could reverse the rise and reduce the risks for young people. These include boosting the health visitor workforce to identify early signs of struggling in parents and babies, providing school-based counselling and more school nurses, and supporting young people to find meaningful employment and secure housing.

The actions we identify are far less costly than allowing young people’s needs to escalate until they require specialist care, or face financial adversity and lifelong disadvantage.

Investing in childhood is worth every penny.
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Our research is carving a path to a mentally healthier future. But we can’t get there without your support.

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Together we can bring an end to mental health injustice.
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