CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
What it means
NHS services in the UK supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties. Often involved alongside autism diagnosis and ongoing support. Sometimes incorrectly written as CAHMS.
Term details
Category: government
Regional use: uk
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
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