'I wasn't deemed sick enough': The crisis in children's mental health services

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Mia was just 10 years old when she and her family knew she needed mental health support.

But her attempts to access help were met with delays and denials that lead to such a severe deterioration in her condition it nearly cost Mia her life.

"I wasn't deemed sick enough, I was told it was fine and there was nothing wrong with me", Mia explains. "I was telling them, 'this is not normal', and they didn't listen."

But Mia was struggling. Her mental health was worsening and would eventually reach crisis point.

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK

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