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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

Rise in children as young as 11 needing NHS mental health help

PA Wire

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of children as young as 11 needing help from NHS mental health services, new figures show.

Data from NHS Digital for England shows a rise in the number of youngsters needing support and accessing treatment, with almost one in four 16-year-old girls requiring help.

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