More children with mental health crises end up in A&E
By The BriefBrief
NHS emergency departments are seeing rising numbers of young people presenting with self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress. The increase is reflected in more cases reaching A&E for mental health-related crises.
WHO:NHS emergency departments
WHAT:Rising numbers of children and young people presenting to A&E with self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 7:38 PM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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