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<p>The causes of suicides are not currently collected but the National Confidential
Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness at the University
of Manchester will be setting up a national investigation into suicides by young people
under 25, which will be covering antecedents such as bullying, use of social media
& contact with services. This investigation will be funded by National Health
Service England and is due to begin in April 2015.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS
England and the Department have set up a Taskforce to look into the complex system
of provision and commissioning of children and young people’s mental health services.
The Taskforce is considering ways to improve access and create services that are more
responsive to children’s needs. Additional funding this year is being invested into
improving specialised, in-patient mental health services for children and young people.
This will help to fund additional bed capacity and case management will also be improved.</p><p>
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