Friday, 13 July 2018

Sharp rise in under-19s being treated by NHS mental health services

Sharp rise in under-19s being treated by NHS mental health services There were a record 389,727 ‘active referrals’ in England in April, NHS figures show

Almost 400,000 children and young people a year in England are being treated for mental health problems, the highest number ever, NHS figures show.

There were a total of 389,727 “active referrals” for people aged 18 or younger in April, a third higher than the same month two years ago, according to the latest statistics published by NHS Digital. Continue reading... The Guardian

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