Mental Health Referrals for Children Surge by More than Half During COVID Pandemic

George McMillan - GBN

A record number of children and young people in England have sought mental health support, according to new analysis.

Analysis from the Centre for Mental Health showed 1.5 million children and young people will need mental health support because of the pandemic over the coming years.

Between April and October of 2021, there were 395,369 referrals to NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, a rise of 52 per cent from the previous year.