Self-harm hospital admissions up 22% for children aged eight to 17

Self-harm hospital admissions up 22% for children aged eight to 17 Self-harm hospital admissions for children aged eight to 17 in the UK jumped 22% in one year.

The age group is now the largest for self-harm admissions, with all others seeing a drop, according to NHS data.

Charities say early access to support is vital, but high thresholds and long waiting lists mean more young people are ending up in hospital.

The government said it was investing £2.3bn a year in NHS mental health services. BBC News