US EditionChildren still ‘waiting far too long’ for mental health care, commissioner warns
- The Children’s Commissioner for England warned in 2024 that hundreds of thousands of children face long waits for mental health treatment.
- This situation stems from rising demand, with over 958,200 children actively referred to mental health services, an 8% share of England's child population.
- Most referrals were for anxiety, which accounted for 16%, while suspected autism and ADHD referrals surged nearly 30%, often facing the longest waits.
- On average, children waited nearly six months for treatment, with almost a third waiting over a year, and 320,000 still waiting at the end of 2023/24.
- The report highlights a need for earlier intervention, better coordination across services, and a new vision integrating mental health with education and care.
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Children still ‘waiting far too long’ for mental health care, commissioner warns
The most common reason for referral during the period was anxiety.
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