By arguing for child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) that are focused on specific conditions rather than the needs of individual children, the report's authors risk doing young people a disservice. Professionals who work in CAMHS are aware of the importance of rigorous scientific thinking but also know that engaging with a child's family, school and the other multi-agency networks involved in their life is essential. This was recognised in last year's CAMHS Review, which emphasised the importance of "joined-up thinking". It would be a shame if that recognition was overshadowed by this flaw in a largely welcome report.
Beverley Tydeman, chair, Association of Child Psychotherapists
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