Mental wellbeing in young people
Much has been done to reduce the stigma associated with mental health challenges in recent years. However, for young people coming through the care and custody systems, evidence suggests there is still a great deal to be done.
Behavioural problems caused by childhood trauma and abuse can make it difficult for young people to achieve a successful transition to independence, maintain accommodation, healthy relationships or sustain education or employment. (The National Mental Health Development Unit 2010) Addressing mental wellbeing in young people has the potential to impact positively on youth unemployment and homelessness, as well as reducing pressure on health services.
