Young riders’ mental health comes into the spotlight
THE importance of educating young people more about mental health has been discussed, as the Pony Club announces an increased focus on the topic.
Since the pandemic, youth mental health charity Beyond has reported a 173% increase in mental health issues in children aged 16 and under. An NHS England survey published in March 2021 reported that 39.2% of six-to 16-year-olds and 52.5% of 17-to 23-year-olds had experienced deterioration in their mental health since 2017.
