CAMHS cuts blamed for rise in pupils with mental health problems

Joe Lepper
Saturday, March 28, 2015

Cuts to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) are being blamed for an escalation of mental health problems among pupils, a latest survey has revealed.

Education professionals say difficulty accessing community services has led to a rise in mental health problems in the classroom. Image: NTI
Education professionals say difficulty accessing community services has led to a rise in mental health problems in the classroom. Image: NTI

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