CYP Now - ADCS calls for shake up of ‘failing’ youth mental health services

Mental health services are “failing” young people and are in need of a major overhaul, according to the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS).

The ADCS has called for a shake-up to youth mental health services. Image: Adobe Stock

The children’s services leaders group wants to see children’s health given the same priority as the health needs of older people.

This is particularly the case with mental health services, as a “staggering” three-quarters of young people who have mental health problems are not receiving any support or treatment, says a new ADCS report.

Being called for is a greater recognition of the mental health needs of specific vulnerable groups, including children in care “who will have experienced adverse childhood experiences which impact on mental health and wellbeing”, states A health care system that works for all children.

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