It has the highest rate of unfilled posts among the 13 specialist areas of psychiatry – 15.6%. But about one in eight posts in perinatal mental healthcare for new mothers (13.1%) and in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) (12.1%) are unfilled. They work in A&E units to help people undergoing a mental health crisis who turn up seeking help. With more and more young people looking for help, it’s crucial that action is taken to recruit and retain professionals specialising in children and young people’s mental health. “Expanding the mental health workforce is a key priority.

Source: The Guardian October 06, 2019 22:52 UTC