New policy statement on the importance of educating healthcare professionals in adolescent health
Large numbers of healthcare professionals who come into contact with young people have never received any specific education or training about adolescence. The International Association for Adolescent Health (IAAH) has recently published a policy statement to...
Mental health and wellbeing strategy for young people
The Government are developing a new ten-year strategy to improve the nation’s mental health and wellbeing. They recently ran a consultation with the public to inform what should be included in the plan. While the strategy will be applicable to all ages, it’s no...
Fewer young people are drinking and smoking
In this blog post, Rachael McKeown presents the latest data on smoking and alcohol consumption among young people. There are historically low rates, but these averages hide variation among different groups of young people. Reflecting on some of our recent consultation...
What health inequalities are young offenders and care experienced young people more likely to experience?
We’re pleased to see that the Commission for Young Lives has been established to prevent “vulnerable” young people from reaching crisis. In this blog post, AYPH’s Rachael McKeown explains why addressing young people’s health needs is central to supporting them to...