The Commission found that 44 per cent of schools rated the effectiveness of local services in providing mental health services as below satisfactory.
This is a four per cent increase on the previous year, suggesting schools are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with support offered by child and adolescent mental health services.
The survey found there is a reduced confidence in efforts to support disabled children and those with a long-term health condition.
Julia Mason, deputy chief executive of Young Minds, said the survey highlights widespread concerns that there are not enough skilled professionals locally to support children's mental health needs.
"What we have found though is that more and more schools are looking to get involved themselves, setting up clusters of schools to support mental health needs and calling us with enquiries about training," she added.
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