Mental health review head says youth distress has risen significantly
Professor Peter Fonagy told the BBC that a real increase in mental distress is occurring among children and young people.
Common conditions among youths
The head of an independent review identified anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders as the most common issues. Prof Peter Fonagy stated these problems are affecting a growing number of young people today.
Young ambassadors support findings
Catherine Burns spoke with mental health ambassadors who agreed with the report conclusions. These young advocates called for an increase in available mental health support services.
Review ordered by former secretary
The government review was commissioned nine months ago by Wes Streeting after he claimed young people were over-diagnosed. His previous comments suggested that current generations were being written off too easily.
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