Its World Mental Health Day on Thursday!
Its vital that we raise the profile of mental health in young people.
*The Office for National Statistics (2021), reports about one in seven young people aged 11-16 have experienced some form of mental health problem.
*Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health issues among young people.
*The Guardian (August 2024) reports that 3 children and young people in the UK are referred to CAMHS every minute, or almost 4000 a week, for anxiety-related mental health problems.
Current numbers are likely underreported, indicating that teenage mental health issues could be higher.
NOW is the time to give the support that young people need and deserve BEFORE they reach crisis level. Early intervention is crucial.