'Healthy' teen warns coronavirus is 'not a joke for young people' after being hospitalised

Scotland’s Minister for Mental Wellbeing Kevin Stewart told the Standard the government was investing £120 million to transform services in response to the mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and with the aim of reducing waiting times for (CAMHS) and psychological therapies.He said: “We know that demand for these services is continuing to increase and delivering service improvements can only be achieved with the right workforce capacity and capability.

iOS - Android Fearless.org is the youth programme of independent charity Crimestoppers.Nine out of 10 of those caught with offensive weapons in Scotland are on average under 30 years old and male.Lyndsay McDade, National Youth Projects Coordinator for the charity Crimestoppers Scotland, said: “In our experience, young people want to do the right thing and speak up, but they’re often worried about being labelled a grass or physical reprisals.“We’re urging young people to continue to tell our

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Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterAlmost 700 young people in Forth Valley are still waiting for vital mental health treatment, according to new figures.The latest data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) has revealed that 695 people are still awaiting support from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) locally for the period up to June 30, with only 39 per cent of those having been waiting for 18 weeks or fewer.It represents a

Jake Cornish has seemingly slammed Love Island 's editing and hinted that his scandal with Liberty Poole was aired in a different light to how things unfolded. The 24 year decided to quit the hit ITV2 show days before the final alongside 22 year old Liberty following the breakdown of their romance.

Perth and Kinross achieve their potential has had its funding extended. It follows an independent review of the Strategic Youth Work Partnership across Perth and Kinross by youth and community development consultancy Catch the Light.

Jessica Chastain has a sense of humor about fans going wild over her obvious chemistry with her co-star, Oscar Isaac.Chastain and Isaac sent fans into a frenzy thanks to a video of the two posing together on the red carpet at the premiere of their HBO mini-series at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. The two shared a moment, with Isaac giving her a playful look before smelling her arm.

Strictly Come Dancing contestants have reportedly been told to “avoid partying” while filming the series this year to try and avoid catching Covid-19. Last year, longtime professional dancer Katya Jones and her celebrity partner Nicola Adams were devastated when they had to withdraw from the competition after just a few dances.

AMC Networks is undergoing a significant changing of the guard, as CEO Josh Sapan has announced he will step down after a 26-year run in the corner office.

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battle with coronavirus on August 10 after "fighting" on a ventilator for three weeks, reports Teeside Live. The dad-of-two had no underlying health conditions and had been trying to book a vaccination appointment when he was struck down with the virus.

Vanessa Grimaldi and Josh Wolfe are married! The Bachelor alum, 33, and her businessman beau, 35, have officially tied the knot in an intimate ceremony with family in their native Montreal, Canada on Friday, Aug. 20. Vanessa confirmed the news to PEOPLE and said she is “over the moon.”

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