Young people from racialised communities “do not trust mental health services”, according to the research by children’s mental health experts.
In addition, they face “higher levels of stigma and are at greater risk of coercion” says the report, which warns that wholesale change is needed to tackle racism, inequality and discrimination across health and education services.
Another issue to be addressed is a lack of culturally appropriate support.
Too often young people from racialised communities are unable to get early support and are only helped when they reach crisis point and given compulsory care, the report also warns.
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