Heads Up: Mental health of children and young people

This report draws attention to successful charitable projects tackling mental health problems outside the adult population and makes recommendations for philanthropists wishing to support this type of work. Over one million children and young people are said to suffer from disorders that make it hard for them to cope with everyday life. Three-quarters of them are not receiving adequate treatment, and are more likely to grow into adults with ongoing mental health problems. The report concludes that making more treatment available to children and young people could ultimately save society between £244 m and £376 m.