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NHS mental health services risk collapse without major changes

NHS mental health services risk collapse without major changes

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A new review warns increasing demand is causing "system failures" within NHS England's mental health, ADHD, and autism services. The report, published on Friday, found mental distress has significantly increased across all age groups since the 1990s. It also called for tougher regulation of private clinics and care based on need, not just a formal diagnosis.

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