The taskforce will be chaired by the government’s social care director general Jon Rouse and will involve representatives from NHS England, the Department for Education, local councils, the charity sector as well as young people with mental health issues.
Those being asked to take part include Dr Martin McShane, NHS England’s director for long-term conditions.
Among its tasks will be to look at overhauling the way CAMHS is commissioned, to ensure young people are offered the most appropriate care, whether in the community or in hospital.
The announcement was made by care minister Norman Lamb during a health select committee inquiry hearing into CAMHS on Wednesday.
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