A quarter of older teenagers in England have mental health problems, according to figures from NHS Digital

Quarter of teens who lived through lockdowns now have mental health problems

Boys in primary school and those aged 17 to 19 were particularly impacted by Covid restrictions

A quarter of older teenagers in England have mental health problems, according to figures from NHS Digital

Data published by NHS Digital shows that 25.7% of 17 to 19-year-olds had probable mental health issues in 2022, compared to 17.4% (one in six) in 2021.

Mental health issues rising among youth in England

Mental health issues are on the rise among teenagers in England, a new survey by NHS Digital shows

A quarter of older teens have a probable mental health disorder

More than a quarter of older teens have a probable mental disorder, with families who are struggling to make ends meet hit the hardest.Experts said the rising

Quarter of 17-19-year-olds have probable mental disorder

An NHS Digital report for England indicates how likely children and young people are to have poor mental health.

Sharp rise in teenagers suffering poor mental health – NHS Digital report

Large numbers reported being worried about the impact of Covid on their schooling, while others were struggling with social media and online bullying.