Young people face rising mental distress, says health review head

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:44

Professor Peter Fonagy, conducting an official review, says being young is harder now and mental distress among young people is rising.

Professor Peter Fonagy has rejected the characterisation of young people as a 'snowflake generation', arguing instead that mental distress is genuinely increasing. He says the NHS is 'not fit for purpose' and highlights long waiting lists for young people seeking mental health care.

How it is being reported

• There is no ‘snowflake generation’ – it’s just harder to be young now, says author of mental health reviewThe Independent · 21 Sept, 10:08
• Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official reviewBBC News · 21 Sept, 05:00

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