One in four young people struggling with mental health in the UK

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One in four young people struggling with mental health in the UK

One in four young people aged 16 to 24 are struggling with mental health issues – according to a major independent review commissioned by the government.

Professor Peter Fonagy, who led the investigation, dismissed claims that the current young generation are "snowflakes" – and said there had been a significant rise in distress, anxiety and depression.

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Date: September 21, 2026