Reports of mental health issues among young people have soared, creating an unprecedented crisis.
As 75% of mental health conditions emerge before age 24, delays have devastating consequences. Yet, waiting times for support are spiralling out of control, and key services, already overwhelmed, are buckling under the strain.
In this challenging landscape, early intervention offers a critical lifeline - not only to support young people directly but to create a ripple effect that enhances their education, life opportunities, and the wellbeing of their wider communities.
The crisis in numbers
The statistics paint a stark picture. In 2022 and 2023, over 13% of young people waited more than two years for mental health support, leaving approximately 40,000 young people with nowhere to turn.
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