The Mental Health Foundation has published a report looking at the key things that challenge and support young people’s mental health. Findings from an online survey of 2,522 young people aged 16-25 in the UK showed that: 21% said that the main place where they live has had a negative effect on their mental health, and 27% said they often feel isolated from others.

Recommendations include: providing resources to parents and carers to help them to be consistent sources of support for their children; ensuring that as part of their education children are equipped with the skills they need to understand, talk about and manage challenging feelings; and ensuring that effective early support is available for young people’s mental health that considers young people’s views on what makes support acceptable and accessible.

Read the report on the Mental Health Foundation's website.