Long waiting times are identified as the biggest challenge in accessing CAMHS, according to a new report on children’s mental health.
78 per cent of children surveyed say they've experienced some mental health difficulties.
Pressure in school, body image and social media were among some of the reasons that led to mental health issues.
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Children's Ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon says children need to have proper mental supports available to them in school:
'That that is what's really important marker that the children themselves are saying that because that's where they are everyday and they is where they feel the service would be best provided and I think that is something we need to move towards.'
