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“Councils have proved how critical they are in providing services during COVID-19, working closely with schools and other partners to provide support to children and young people, but have had to divert all their early intervention spending into more acute services due to overstretched budgets."

“There needs to be a re-focus in mental health policy away from medicalisation and mental ill health to prevention, early intervention and mental wellness."

Mental health services are under significant pressure and face challenges to keep up with increasing demand.

"Working together and toward a common goal we can build connected communities equipped and resourced to respond effectively to a wide range of needs.”