Children's urgent mental health referral rates reach record levels

Emily Harle
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The number of urgent referrals of young people to mental health crisis teams has reached a record high, according to latest NHS data.

Referrals to CAMHS has reached the highest monthly level on record. Picture: Irina Polonina/Adobe Stock
Referrals to CAMHS has reached the highest monthly level on record. Picture: Irina Polonina/Adobe Stock

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