Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 81278

Mental Health: Children and Young People

Tabled: 13 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Damian Hinds

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the trend of mental health disorders in children and young people in England in relation to the trend in poor mental health in adults.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

Whilst there has not been a formal assessment of the trends in children and young people’s mental health problems in England compared to other countries, work continues with partners across the United Kingdom and internationally on a range of issues relat...

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