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Young Scots waiting more than a year for mental health treatment rises by 189%
The figures have been branded a scandal as the number of children and young adults in Scotland seeking mental health treatment soared during lockdown.
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Waiting times for mental health treatment in Scotland have soared during the pandemic (Image: Getty Images)
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Child mental health year-long waits at record high
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image captionNew report shows waiting times for CAMHS are the worst on record during Covid
The number of children waiting at least a year for mental health treatment has almost trebled since the pandemic hit.
In March 2020 there were 695 young people waiting at least 52 weeks for their first appointment with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
New figures show that by March this year the figure was 2,012.
The Scottish Children s Services Coalition (SCSC) said the figures were the worst on record .
It has raised concerns over a potential lost generation of vulnerable children and young people whose mental health is being impacted by Covid-19.