RSPH launches new health initiative for young people in Southampton, backed by city football club

A scheme aimed at boosting  awareness of health and wellbeing amongst young people has received the backing of a Premier League football club charity

Guest blog: What is your role?

Timothy Wood, Chief Inspector for Gloucestershire Constabulary, reflects on the journey he has taken since his first involvement in the National Consensus Statement working group in October 2016, with a particular focus on his learning about Adverse Childhood Experiences

Guest blog: Making each day a happy one

Beth Bretherton, a Young Health Champion based in Wigan, explains how the RSPH Level 2 Award for Young Health Champions has helped her overcome her illness and support other young people

Guest blog: Is childhood across Britain in crisis?

Sir Albert Aynsley-Green, the former first children’s commissioner for England now Visiting Professor of Advocacy for Children and Childhood at Nottingham Trent University and Professor Emeritus of Child Health at University College London, discusses the need for public health to be at the forefront of efforts to support children and young people to thrive

Guest blog: Social media, family life and wellbeing

Memta Jagtiani, a PhD Student specialising in social media and wellbeing, discusses the role of family life in relation to these two things

Twenty Top Tips for Calmer, Easier, Happier Screen Time

Tips, tools and techniques for calmer, easier, happier screen time from learning and behaviour specialist Nöel Janis-Norton

Guest blog: Why I'm supporting Scroll Free September

Beth Bretherton, an RSPH Young Health Champion from Wigan, talks about her experience with social media and mental health

Two thirds of young adults expect to benefit as first ever Scroll Free September kicks off

Across the UK, thousands of social media users are gearing up for the start of the first ever mass-participation social media-free month

Guest blog: Young people lead the way in healthier tech relationships

Author Tanya Goodin reflects on how young people are disconnecting more to achieve a healthier balance

MPs launch inquiry into impact of social media on young people’s mental health and wellbeing

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing has launched an inquiry to establish what actions must be taken

Report highlights potential of peer education to improve health of Europe’s young people

A new report highlights the potential of peer-to-peer education to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of young people across the continent

Parliamentary Group launched to tackle health impact of social media on young people

The launch of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group aimed at tackling the health impact of social media coincides with a new poll which suggests an overwhelming demand from the UK public for tighter regulation of social media companies

RSPH dismayed by JCVI decision on HPV vaccinations

RSPH has expressed its disappointment and frustration that the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has decided not to extend HPV vaccinations to all adolescent boys

Instagram Ranked Worst for Young People’s Mental Health

Young people back RSPH call for pop-up heavy usage warning on social media in a new report

RSPH responds to The State of Child Health

RSPH has echoed calls by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health for the government to take strong and decisive action to tackle child health inequalities

RSPH welcomes new rules on food advertising to protect children’s health

RSPH has warmly welcomed new rules announced by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP), banning the advertising of high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) food or drink products in non-broadcast media aimed at children

New childhood obesity plan falls short

RSPH has responded to the publication of the Government’s long-awaited Childhood Obesity Strategy, which has now been downgraded to a plan

Ban fast food deliveries to schools

A new report, published by RSPH, the Youth Health Movement and Slimming World, is calling for a ban on fast food takeaway deliveries to schools and the introduction of new initiatives such as film-style classifications on unhealthy food and a loyalty card to reward healthy food choices

The Youth Health Champions awards

North East Lincolnshire Council’s Young People’s Support Services (YPSS) celebrated the success of two groups of elective home educated (EHE) young people who were being awarded their level 2 qualification in Youth Health Champions promotion

RSPH countdown to youth-led social media campaign: 'Dream it. Try it. Live it.'

RSPH is launching a campaign to challenge young people to adopt healthy behaviours and raise awareness of the benefits of living healthier, more active lives