Investigation into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

The podcast episode delves into an investigation concerning the state of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The journalist, who adopted children with early life traumas, reveals the dire situations faced by families needing mental health support. By submitting freedom of information requests to 70 providers, the journalist uncovered alarming disparities in waiting times and accessibility to mental health services across different regions. Shocking examples of children being turned away or facing long waiting periods highlight the critical need for urgent improvements in mental health service provision.