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Festival of Ideas

Building an effective mental health system
for children and young people

Online event
Date: 27 April 2023
Time: 12:00 - 13:15

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Mental health difficulties among children and young people are rising, with one in six 7-16 year olds estimated to have a mental health problem in 2022, compared to one in nine in 2017. Yet, we know that many children and young people struggle to get timely and effective help.


Many agree that change is drastically needed in children and young people’s mental health services. But what would an effective system for children’s mental health look like?


Join us to hear from experts who have been taking innovative approaches to better support children and young people. We'll hear about their big ideas for building an effective mental health system which is there to support all children and young people when they need it.

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