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How much has demand risen?

The report highlights a significant increase in mental distress across all age groups since the 1990s, leading to 'system failures' in NHS England. For example, referrals to children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) have more than doubled in England since 2000, illustrating the scale of the growing demand mentioned in the story.

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