The number of children and young people referred to mental health services has more than doubled since 2010. In December 2010, 1,200 under-18s were waiting for their first outpatient appointment, rising to 2,500 in December 2014.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford said the service faced “ever-increasing demand”. It comes after a report by assembly members last year found mental health services for children and young people in Wales could not cope with demand.
NHS bosses, experts and social services staff from across Wales are meeting in Cardiff on Thursday for a conference to discuss the future of the service. Read more
