What barriers exist to the uptake by 16- to 21-year-olds with mental health needs of statutory mental health services.

Potential barriers to accessing mental health services by 16- to 21 year olds with mental health needs can exist in various forms and for various reasons. In making mental health a priority, the Executive is committed to working on a variety of fronts with partner care agencies to tackle these issues, where they occur.Our National Health: A plan for action, a plan for change sets the context within which mental health services in Scotland will operate for the immediate future. The plan emphasises the importance of various initiatives, including the investment of £4 million over three years specifically to promote positive mental health and well being; the development of a national suicide prevention framework, and implementation of the Framework for Mental Health Services, which as a blueprint for comprehensive mental health services, aims to ensure the provision of safe, responsive care and support services which meet individually assessed needs.