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Children with Speech Issues Risk Poor Mental Health.

SaraC_Scope
SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 408 Pioneering
June 2025 in Cerebral Palsy Network

Children struggling with their speech and language are at greater risk of developing mental health problems like anxiety and depression, the charity Speech and Language UK has warned in a report seen exclusively by the BBC.

BBC News Speech and Language Issues Related to Poor Mental Health

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  • Child cerebral palsy
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Family
  • Disabled children
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  • Lucy_Scope
    Lucy_Scope Posts: 193 Cerebral Palsy Network
    June 2025

    This is really sad. More support is needed

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