BARBARA RAYMENTYOUTH ACCESS

Heads TogetherImproving responses to

young people’s mental health

Key Messages from KDA

Falling suicide rates

Prevalence of psychiatric disorders: 12.6% (M) 10.3% (F) up to 15 years

Very high rates of psychiatric disorders among looked after children

Higher risks for those in poverty and some ethnic groups

Gender differences: more girls feeling anxious

Emotional Wellbeing

Girls (especially older) report more lower life satisfaction and symptoms indicating higher levels of day to day stress

(HSBC England 2011)

Around 30% of young people report regularly feel low, sad or down.

(HSBC England 2011)

Past 3 years declining levels of general well-being amongst 16-25 year olds (Princes

Trust Macquarie Youth Index)

Almost half of young people not in work say unemployment has caused problems including self harm, insomnia, self loathing and panic attacks

(Princes Trust Macquarie Youth Index)

What young people say they want

Non-stigmatising, young people friendly services

Easy to access – self referral

Confidential

Age appropriate

Holistic

Current Policy responses

Mental Health Strategy

Extension of IAPT to CYP

Wider NHS Reforms

Public health agenda