Nobody, from government ministers to experts and families, needs proof that when it comes to mental health, children and young people's needs are regularly going unmet.
NHS England's guidance on transforming child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) makes clear: "More of the same is simply not an option. Unless we make some real changes right across the whole system… opportunities to build resilience in our children and young people, promote good mental health and intervene early when problems first arise will continue to be missed."
The evidence on the rising prevalence of mental health problems in children and young people and the trouble accessing appropriate services is overwhelming.
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