16 Feb 2024

Young people waiting longer to see mental health specialists: report

From Morning Report, 7:48 am on 16 February 2024

Young people needing specialist mental health care are waiting longer to see a specialist, according to a new report from the Auditor-General.

The report evaluated whether the money spent on youth mental health services - since the 2019 Wellbeing Budget - is making a difference for people aged 12 to 24.

Jason Hewett is the Auditor-General's performance audits manager.