CAMHS and ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES are incredibly underfunded and in recent years, there has been a rise in those struggling with their mental health and in need of support. Something that could potentially benefit those in the system and waiting for the system is to create a sector for those aged 16 - 21. This would be beneficial as they could potentially access better therapies on a shorter waiting time. It would be crucial for those struggling as the waiting times can cause them to become more severe and experience potentially more trauma - purely from the fact that they were unable to access the support they need quick enough. 

If this petition wins, it means that another sector in the mental health system can open up meaning slightly less waiting time, a more age appropriate form of therapy (for example group therapies) and potentially easier access for those in need of support. If we lose, the system will stay underfunded with an incredibly long list of people waiting to access help (it can be up to over a year before people access help) which will only ever cause more problems for those trying to receive help.