‘Other generations just buried it’ – Youths share their mental health concerns

• Young people are actively advocating for expanded mental health services, suggesting current provision is inadequate to meet demand in this population
• Historical stigma around mental health disclosure appears to be diminishing, with youth willing to openly discuss psychological concerns rather than suppressing them
• Healthcare services should consider youth perspectives when planning mental health service improvements and resource allocation

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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