How well is people's mental health treated where you live?
I saw these news articles and reminded me how little help there really seems to be when you ask (and need) help
bbc.co.uk/news/health-60026475
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59964353
Really sad when you know this is the truth
I saw these news articles and reminded me how little help there really seems to be when you ask (and need) help
bbc.co.uk/news/health-60026475
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59964353
Really sad when you know this is the truth
Her school referred her to adolescent mental health services but she was refused help for not being unwell enough, before she got even worse.
"You don't believe you deserve help anyway and when you're not given it, you just feel knocked down."
She developed depression and anxiety and, four months later, was referred again. Eventually she opted for private treatment.
Young people say they are often told they have to reach crisis point before they can qualify for support, but Elsa says this is "so wrong".
Prior to the pandemic, one-third of schools did not provide any in-school mental health support
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