One in three child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist posts in England are vacant, highlighting a workforce crisis in mental health services that leads to unacceptably long waiting times.
Dr. Elaine Lockhart emphasizes that treatment delays for children with mental health issues result in severe consequences, and that early intervention can dramatically improve outcomes.
Many vulnerable children are ending up in crisis due to delayed treatments, worsening their circumstances when timely mental health support could have fostered better outcomes.
Children's untreated mental health issues lead to isolation, academic struggles, and increased anxiety, underlining the critical need for timely intervention to support their development.
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