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UPDATED Sep 2, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Young children sent to A&E for mental health crises
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NHS emergency departments are seeing more young people arriving in mental health crises, including self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress. The cases involve children as young as six presenting to A&E.
WHO: NHS emergency departments
WHAT: More children and young people are being taken to A&E for mental health crises, including self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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