The number of children’s mental health referrals in England has soared in recent years

New referrals of children to secondary mental health services in England, thousands

Monthly referrals

Six-month average

150

100

50

0

2023

2021

2017

2019

2020

2018

2022

Monthly referrals

Six-month average

150

100

50

0

2023

2021

2017

2019

2020

2018

2022