Mind's response to the Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD & autism
An independent review has launched today to look at the growing demand for mental health, autism, and ADHD support.
Today's Government review will explore what’s driving the increase in demand for mental health support, with a focus on reducing waiting times. It will look at why more people are turning to the NHS and other services, the role of diagnosis in accessing support, and whether current approaches are working for those who need them.
Dr Sarah Hughes, Chief Executive of Mind says:
“This is a huge opportunity to really understand what is driving increasing levels of mental illness, especially among our young people.
“More people need help than services can see, people’s mental health deteriorates while they wait, and when people do get access to support it is not always appropriate to their needs. We also need to be tackling the social and economic factors that are helping to drive increased demand. That’s why it’s vital that policy makers, providers and the voluntary sector are pulling in the same direction.
“We’re ready to contribute to the review, to bring people who are experts through lived experience to the table and to make sure the outcome is a system where everyone gets the right support at the right time.”
