CYP Now - Charity urges early help for young people struggling with mental health problems

The government must do more to provide young people with early help for mental health, according to a charity which found that two thirds are being left struggling to manage their needs by themselves.

In response to results of a survey of more than 7,000 young people, Young Minds has launched a campaign called Act Early, which is urging a new strategy that prioritises early intervention on mental health.

Yount people were asked about mental health support for issues ranging from exam stress at school to coping with trauma.

This found that two thirds (67 per cent) had been unable to access support when they first needed it.

More than three quarters (78 per cent) of those surveyed said they have to manage their mental health by themselves as they could not find help, however, just 17 per cent said they felt confident doing this on their own.

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