Christine ButterworthPenzance, Cornwall• Any additional support for children’s mental health is to be welcomed, although parents will reserve judgment until they see improvements. Our experiences of schools, and of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), are troubling. Whatever money the government throws at child mental health services is money spent too late, but it will be welcome. Early intervention and support offered by Sure Start is a cost-effective way of preventing even greater expenditure in the long run. While I welcome training that further enhances the understanding of mental health issues within our schools, I also find myself wondering what other agenda there might be for this initiative.

Source: The Guardian June 17, 2019 16:41 UTC