Leading Psychiatrist Highlights 1.8 Million Awaiting Mental Health Treatment in England’s “Silent Pandemic” Wednesday, February 18, 2026 mentalhealth psychiatry nhs stigma funding anxiety depression children socialdeterminants treatment A growing “silent mental health pandemic” is sweeping across England, with an alarming 1.8 million people currently awaiting treatment, according to Dr Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Smith … Read More