Southampton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, a leading provider of mental health services in the UK, has signed a permanent contract to incorporate yoga therapy within its service.

This monumental achievement is a milestone in the provision of holistic mental healthcare, and highlights the importance of complementary and alternative methods in supporting people on their journey to healing and wholeness. This approach was spearheaded by Dr Jo Barker. A Consultant Psychiatrist who is also a student of Teen Yoga Foundation and patron. She has been a frequent speaker at national conferences about its impact.

Bernadette is a yoga therapist who has been with CAMHS since last year. She has received high praise from young people, families and professionals.

Children and youth have reported feeling more…