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OVER HALF OF PRIMARY SCHOO HAVE EMOTIONAL HEALTH ISSU DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT PAREN
More than 50 % of three to seven year olds are struggling with emotional health problems and this is rising steadily into teenage life , with only a fifth of parents believing that their child can effectively manage their emotions .
The main emotional health issues that parents report include concerns over anxiety ( 46 %), neurodevelopmental conditions ( 32 %), and low mood ( 29 %). Two thirds ( 69 %) said that their child has emotional challenges such as identifying or defining their feelings , communicating how they feel or managing them in unfamiliar situations , revealed a survey of over 1,000 parents by Embers the Dragon , a new app designed to build emotional resilience in children and their families .
With one in every six children being diagnosed with a mental health condition in the UK , early intervention is key . However , many children are not getting the support they need as they do not meet the minimum threshold for specialist care or are on a long Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service ( CAMHS ) waiting list . When emotional issues are missed in younger life , they can lead to bigger mental health issues arising in teenage years .
Behaviour is also a cause of concern for this age group , with 51 % of parents saying they are worried about how to manage certain behaviours .
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