Children and Young People's Mental Health Partnership
Merton Council is addressing rising adolescent mental health needs and neurodiversity diagnoses, reviewing its 2025-2030 strategy.
Merton Council's Health and Wellbeing Board discussed a significant increase in adolescent mental health needs and neurodiversity diagnoses in October 2026. The board reviewed progress on the Merton Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030, noting a rise in demand for support services.
Executive Director for Children, Lifelong Learning and Families, Bev Hendricks, noted a particular rise in adolescents' social, emotional, and mental health support needs. The Children and Young People's Mental Health Partnership is a collaborative initiative formed to address mental health issues among children and young people.
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