This website is intended for healthcare professionals
This website is intended for healthcare professionals
The latest statistics from the NHS tell us that 20.3% of 8 to 16-year-olds have a probable mental health condition–up from 12.1% in 2017 when this research was first carried out.
This all took place before the pandemic. The further impact of the pandemic on the mental health needs of the population made an existing problem even more complex. For a substantial period of time,...
‘The data now shows that infants and children living in deprived areas are more than twice as likely to die than those in less deprived areas.’ .
‘It is concerning that a proportion of adolescents believe that the physical and mental health effects of e-cigarette use are non-existent or very minimal.’ .
The health benefits of breastfeeding are well researched and are recognised by professional bodies both nationally and globally (UNICEF, 2021; World Health Organization [WHO], 2021). Benefits which...
Sara is 15 and pregnant. The father of her child left to go back to his home country early in the pregnancy. Sara is now 28 weeks pregnant and still at school. She is struggling because of her...
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that affect students' wellbeing..
‘School nurse leadership needs to be bold, constructively challenge and use evidence to support changes in practice.’ .
The vast majority of schools are providing uniforms, clothing and food for children – including supplying free school meals to non-eligible pupils – as the cost of living crisis continues to hit...
With another new school year comes more evidence of families being pushed to the brink and the impact on students in our schools.
‘Boarding away from home, brings its own challenges and many pupils in independent schools are bursary, charity or local authority funded and often have had upbringings in areas of high...
Children eating high fat or sugar foods, and decreased exercise are some of the main contributing factors found in studies (Conlon et al, 2019; Kininmonth et al, 2022). It is becoming more evident...
British Journal of Child Health provides clinical resources for children’s health and wellbeing. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge to meet the public health needs of young people.
Evidence-based best practice
Professional guidance
Focus on mental health and special needs
CPD support