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Anxiety and Depression in Young People

by Bridget McLay

In the UK, 1 in 6 young people (aged 5-16) struggle with their mental health. This means that although you may not see it or recognise it, the chances are if you are suffering from a mental health issue like depression or anxiety, someone around you is too. As a…

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Self Help Tools

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News

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