A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that children and young people with high levels of mental health needs, particularly depression and anxiety, are facing significant challenges in accessing timely and appropriate help from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The STADIA trial, conducted by the University of Nottingham, found that only 11% of these young people received a clinical diagnosis, 44% had their referrals accepted, and less than half were offered treatment within 18 months.
University of NottinghamJan 8 2025 Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognised, according to a new study.
The large study, which spans different parts of England, involved 1,225 children and young people with emotional difficulties who had been referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for help, and followed them up over 18 months to see how they got on. Only 44% of children and young people had their referral to CAMHS accepted, and 35% required a re-referral to CAMHS, suggesting that there were delays in receiving help.
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