Mixed race children face increased risk to their mental health

28 February 2014

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A report by the National Children’s Bureau has found that mixed race children and young people face increased risk to their mental health. Its research highlights that children from mixed race backgrounds struggle to develop an identity, suffer from poor self-esteem and encounter discrimination from both black and white peers. The research also found that public services are not sensitive to their needs.

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