Record number of children referred to NHS for the most serious mental health problems, latest England figures show
There has been a 77% rise in the number of children needing specialist treatment for severe mental health crisis, analysis for the BBC shows.
The NHS Digital referrals data analysed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for the BBC, includes the most serious and urgent cases where the child faces an immediate risk from an eating disorder, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. In the same six month period in 2019, there were 230,591 referrals for under-18s.
Only those with the most serious mental health problems are referred for specialist care. But schools are reporting a surge in mental health problems below this high threshold, with pupils needing extra support such as counselling.
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