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The Youth Commission On Mental Health Services: What progress has been made with the recommendations?

Introduction

In 2019, the Youth Commission on Mental Health Services made over 100 recommendations to improve support for young people. Our new review with SAMH and Young Scot shows that while some progress has been made services remain inconsistent, funding lacks transparency, and key challenges persist. We are calling for clearer action so young people can see real improvements in their mental health support.

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The full review explores nine key recommendations in depth, looking at services, education, community support, training and funding. The summary report sets out the main findings.

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