Over one million children referred for mental healthcare with anxiety as the primary cause

A group of children sits in a waiting area at a mental health clinic, some looking anxious while others engage quietly with their devices.

According to the National Health Service (NHS), the number of referrals for children aged 0-18 has risen by 34% since 2019. In 2022 alone, the NHS recorded more than 1.2 million referrals, with anxiety disorders being the leading cause. This trend highlights the urgent need for effective mental health interventions tailored to the unique challenges … Read more