In its latest research briefing on mental health services, it found that too often young people and their families feel left out of the process of switching to adult support.
Another concern was a lack of consistency in eligibility for young people’s and adult mental health services. Adult mental health support was being denied to some young people because thresholds were too high.
Amanda Edwards, SCIE deputy chief executive, said: "A key recommendation within the research briefing is that young people must have consistent support and participate in the process at this important stage of transition in their lives. We do not want young people ceasing to use a mental health service only to see them return when crisis occurs."
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