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Children’s Mental Health Special Report: Policy context

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  • Tuesday, April 27, 2021
  • | CYP Now
In her annual State of Children’s Mental Health report published in February, then children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield described the figures as “staggering” and “likely to have serious implications for children now and for their long-term prospects”.

Children's Mental Health Special Report: Research evidence

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  • Tuesday, April 27, 2021
  • | CYP Now
Children and young people with mental health problems require timely and appropriate support, yet research finds that on average they face a 10-year delay between when their problems first emerge and when they receive help (Khan, L 2015).

Children’s Mental Health Special Report

Children’s mental health has long been characterised by long waiting lists and inconsistent provision, but it is hoped more funding, system reorganisation and policy measures will improve access to support.