Stressed pupils need counselling?
According to the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) a survey has been published saying that self-harm, anorexia, aggression and bullying are the results of increasing childhood stress. The teachers and lecturers believe that the children today are under a lot more pressure than 10 years ago. The stress that children are experiencing is caused by different issues, tests and exams, also home life and family break ups.
With the increase of young people committing suicide this has attracted media attention and is highlighting that there are issues that some children cannot deal with. There is a need for mental health care to be available in schools for the children that need it.