At this time of year, it is not unusual to feel a little low. Short days and long dark nights, volumes of rain and an absence of sunshine lead to many feeling more than a little fed up. This malaise is not prejudiced in any way, affecting those of all ages, from pupil to headteacher and everyone in between.
But what happens when sadness turns into something more serious? According to NHS England figures from 2014, only one quarter of the children who experience mental illness get the help they need, leaving the other three quarters to work things out for themselves – or for parents and teachers to attempt to pick up the pieces.
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