This review looks at the problems faced by the 3,000 - 5,000 young people leaving care in London each year. Physical health is poor, with high levels of substance abuse, mental health problems are widespread, and the rate of teenage pregnancy is much higher than in the general population. Unhealthy ...
Children's physical and emotional health are key determinants of their ability to learn. Since the launch of the government's Healthy Schools Programme, promoting health in schools has become a national priority; but how this translates in practice varies enormously from school to school. This research summary pulls together the findings ...
Recognising the significance of mental health in terms of both expenditure and the overall health of the population, the King's Fund commissioned a review. This report presents current and projected needs for mental health services and their related costs. It gives details on a number of specific disorders, including depression, ...