Shocking kids mental health services stats described as 'catastrophic failure' by Lanarkshire MSP

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Almost 70 per cent of Lanarkshire youngsters struggling with their mental health are waiting more than 18 weeks to begin treatment.And almost one third of those who were referred Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) were rejected.These staggering statistics were described by one Lanarkshire MSP as a “catastrophic failure” on the part of the Scottish Government.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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