'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.
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"There had been a real rise in mental distress among children and young people, with anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders the most common."
— Prof Peter Fonagy , Academic
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The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.
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