A survey across the country of 11- to 18 year olds found 63 per cent have experienced feelings which have negatively impacted their emotional wellbeing - but found it difficult to bring up with others
Four in 10 children in West Yorkshire have no one at school to discuss their mental health with. A survey, of 100 11- to 18-year-olds in the county who are still studying, found 63 per cent have experienced feelings which have negatively impacted their emotional wellbeing.
Two in five of these young people attribute their poor mental health to a lack of sleep, and 27 per cent to academic pressure, with others citing negative relationships or peer pressure. As a result of this, 62 per cent have experienced mood swings and 52 per cent have had trouble sleeping. She added: "This highlights the urgent need to do more to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Every young person deserves to feel safe and supported when discussing their wellbeing, whether that’s with teachers, school counsellors, or elsewhere. We must create environments where open conversations about mental health are encouraged and normalised, so no one feels alone in their struggles.
Lisa Mulherin, from the local charity, which has launched a fundraising drive after suffering significant funding cuts this year, added: “It is vital young people have access to free, non-judgmental support for their mental health outside of the education environment.
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