Data from 32 National Health Service Trusts in England showed about 60% of under-18s who are referred to child and adolescent mental health services by their GP are not receiving treatment.

• The number of under-18s admitted to Emergency services for self-harm has increased by 50% in five years but outpatient treatment rates are falling.
• At least four young people in every secondary school class are now self-harming.
• About 77% of emergencies or hospital admissions for self-harm were made by girls from 2010 to 2016.
• Causes: Social media pressures; Stigma towards speaking about mental health.
• The right support is not available until they reach crisis point.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/nov/27/mental-healthcare-england-children-referred-gp-not-treated