doctors back youth work role

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Doctors back youth work role in fight against mental illness

Posted: 06 November 2006 | Subscribe Online

The British Medical Association has flagged up a key role for youth workers in tackling mental health problems among vulnerable young people.

Backing the theme of Youth Work Week 2006 – children’s mental health and emotional well-being – the BMA said skilled youth workers had the ability to reach out to many of the young people most vulnerable to mental health problems.

“The skills of youth workers in engaging with young people and enabling them to get their voices heard and to influence service provision can make a big contribution to improving the situation,” said head of BMA Ethics and Science Dr Vivienne Nathanson.

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