LISTEN: Number of North East children seeking mental health counselling rises dramatically
The number of children across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire seeking counselling for mental health issues has risen dramatically in the last seven years.
The number of children across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire seeking counselling for mental health issues has risen dramatically in the last seven years.
In what is 'Children's Mental Health Week', Mental Health Aberdeen's Youth Service are highlighting the rise in children they treat.
In 2009, when the service began, they were treating up to 60 children a year, and over 300 kids are seeking help.
The service has also just helped it's 1,000th child.
Mental Health Aberdeen want to encourage young people who are suffering to come forward, but are also urging for more donations in order to support the demand. Their current waiting list is around three months.
Our reporter Hope Webb sat down with Manager Alan McTamney, to discuss the issue.