Children’s mental health referrals increased during the pandemic with more members being signposted to RedArc support services, according to Royal London.
A recent report showed that the average age of a child using the RedArc support service was 12, one third (34%) were 10 and under, with the youngest referral being for a three-year-old. For 64% of respondents, external services such as counselling sessions, private consultations and hypnotherapy treatment were organised for the child. The provider stated that hypnotherapy could be useful in helping treat children with suicidal thoughts, eating disorders and anxiety. Children can access mental health services without being named: RedArc Mental health services reached histor...
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