People with severe mental health problems forced to wait longer for NHS help than those with mild depression

People with severe mental health problems forced to wait longer for NHS help than those with mild depression People with severe mental health problems are being forced to wait longer for NHS help than those with mild depression, experts have warned.

Research shows that patients with conditions such as schizophrenia and personality disorder are being denied help despite feeling suicidal.

Charity Rethink Mental Illness urged health officials to introduce NHS waiting targets for mental health problems, including a two week maximum wait for those suffering from psychosis. The Daily Telegraph