More children suffering mental health issues than ever

NHS figures show around 650 thousand children and young people were in contact with mental health services

This is Lucy Hutton with news that more young people are receiving support for mental health problems than ever before.NHS figures show around six hundred and 50 thousand children and young people were in contact with mental health services over the last year – an increase of nearly 20 per cent compared to before the pandemic. But people are still urged to come forward for help without delay and get the support they need. 
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