The rate of young people ending their own life or at risk of suicide has tragically increased across the UK. Counsellors practicing with young people in schools, colleges and universities are reporting an alarming increase in suicidal behaviour. Suicide represents the extreme endpoint of mental distress and ill health in young people. Early recognition and appropriate intervention from professionals are essential when working therapeutically with young people. This presentation will look at the current UK rates on youth suicide, key findings and what therapist can do about this.
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Presenter
Children and Young People Mental Health Ambassador
Kate Day is a child and adolescent psychotherapist and the CEO of krdtraining.com She has counselled and managed therapeutic services for children and young people in schools and colleges across the UK for over 25 years. She is a Senior Lecturer/Trainer, Examiner and Clinical Supervisor. Kate is a keen lobbyist and consultant in counselling and mental health and sits on an All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster on Child Health.
Kate is also a founding member of The Children’s Alliance campaign which encourages policymakers to put children’s well-being at the heart of decision-making. Kate is a fellow of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (CYPT REG) and sits on their Professional Standards Committee. She is the author of the NCPS Competency CYP Framework and Chair of their children’s and young people register which is accredited with the Professional Standards Authority.
