CAMHS, EHCP’s and Transition to Adult Mental Health Services in Walsall

Of the 86 young people who answered our survey, 25 said they accessed CAMHS due to behavioral issues. 19 of the 86 young people said autistic spectrum disorder was the reason for them to seek help from CAMHS. 18 young people went to CAMHS with anxiety issues, 11 due to depression and 8 due to self-harming behaviour. Other reasons for accessing CAMHS included problems at school (including bullying), ADHD, suicidal thoughts, learning disability, gender and sexuality, trauma, hearing voices, medication and mutism.