In a DR report, Minister of Health Sophie Løhde said the increment will be used to hire more professional help and provide better and faster access to treatment. Some of the key takeaways on how the money will be spent include:
Municipalities need to provide an accessible service for children and young people with mental health problems. Treatment waiting times need to be significantly reduced.
The current waiting time for children with autism for receiving treatment in Nordjylland is 78 weeks.
Allocate more resources for follow-up treatments to prevent children and young people from relapsing after they have completed their treatment.
Create a 24/7 psychiatric emergency hotline.
