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Analysis: Children's mental health - Minds that matter
Nursery World,
28 February 2008
Adults need greater awareness to spot potential problems, says Annette Rawstrone.
The responsibility for promoting positive mental health among children lies not just with health professionals but also councils, early years settings, schools and members of the public, according to a guide published by the Local Government Information Unit's Children's Services Network (CSN). The practical guide, Fundamental Health, highlights a lack of understanding of mental health issues. CSN policy analyst Phil Jones says, 'When the term "mental health" is used, people, including children, tend to focus on the first word, which has many negative connotations, rather than the second. 'It's...
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