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Mental distress rising among young people, review head says
Published Monday, September 21, 2026 · Updated September 21
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The number of children and young people in contact with mental health services in England has risen by 50% in the past five years.
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The article emphasizes the findings of Professor Peter Fonagy's review, which concludes that the rise in mental health problems among young people is real and dismisses the "snowflake generation" idea, highlighting the need for societal action and improved support.
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