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Out of Control: Addressing the Rise in Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Disorders amongst Children and Young People

There has been a significant growth in reported and formally diagnosed mental ill-health and neurodivergence over the last decade amongst children and young people. This Policy Exchange report considers the reasons behind this growth, examines the current provision of support across healthcare, education and welfare and sets out proposals to improve outcomes.