Turning to non-clinical solutions to help prevent kids reaching crisis point

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With almost one million children waiting for mental health treatment, people are seeking help outside the doctor's office.

A growing number of organisations are using social prescribing to reduce waiting lists and costs as pressure mounts on Children and Young People's Mental Health Services. Almost one million children are waiting for mental health treatment and these non-clinical initiatives are being used to support their emotional wellbeing.

'Although the sport is the activity, it's thanks to the relationships built within a friendly and supportive atmosphere, with trusted adults, that help young people thrive. 'Although there is a crisis, we're not ignoring that and we're not minimising that. It's about thinking in different ways.

 

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