‘Mental health crisis’ needs addressed

The Liberal Democrats called for a “step change” in mental health investment and services in a debate at Holyrood.

The party urged the Scottish Government to do more to address a mental health “crisis”.

A motion lodged by the party condemns a “serious and sustained decline” in services “including worsening waits for children, adolescents and adults requiring treatment”.

It berates the government for failing to produce a suicide strategy and for a mental health strategy.