There is good evidence on what gives children and young people the best start in life in terms of their mental wellbeing, on the risk factors which compromise healthy emotional and behavioural development, and on the particular children at greater risk due to an accumulation of these risk factors. There is also a clear steer on what works to support children and young people with mental health needs and on the very real difference that can be made to their life chances by intervening at the first sign of symptoms.
Despite this, research suggests a 10-year average delay between the time that young people first experience symptoms and receive help. Furthermore, only a quarter of school-age children with a diagnosable problem receive any intervention at all, despite most parents of these children seeking professional advice.
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