Call for Mental Health Overhaul

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THE grandmother of a young boy with complex mental health needs says she hopes plans to overhaul support services will tackle a 'timebomb' of problems for society.

Plymouth woman Dee Hartland commented as a new report estimated that more than a quarter of the city's youngsters have an emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulty.

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Call for Mental Health Overhaul

The shocking figure is included in a city-wide plan to improve young people's emotional wellbeing.

The report estimates there are 13,850 people under 18 years old in Plymouth who are experiencing an emotional or mental health problem - more than 25 per cent.

These range f...

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