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Scotland Achieves 90.6% Mental Health Treatment Rate, Yet Crisis Looms

3/5/2025

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In a significant milestone for Scotland, 90.6% of children received mental health treatment within 18 weeks, a first since 2014. Yet, the troubling reality remains that 145 youths are still waiting over a year, raising alarms from the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition about a looming mental health crisis. Experts call for urgent funding and resources to tackle these pressing issues.

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Story summary

In a significant milestone for Scotland, 90.6% of children received mental health treatment within 18 weeks, a first since 2014. Yet, the troubling reality remains that 145 youths are still waiting over a year, raising alarms from the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition about a looming mental health crisis. Experts call for urgent funding and resources to tackle these pressing issues.