News Release, 17 May 2005
Many people aged 16-25 are experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anorexia and self-harm but aren't getting the help they need from services, according to recent research by the Mental Health Foundation.
That's why, on Tuesday 31 May, the charity is launching SpeakUp!, a new website for 16-25 year olds. Young people face many challenges and stresses growing up including academic expectations, family and friend relationships and personal and sexual development. Increasing numbers are finding life too much to bear.
The Mental Health Foundation is calling on teenagers and young adults across the UK who have been in contact with mental health services to go online and share their views with peers and mental health professionals. The charity wants to find out what people aged 16-25 think about current services, and hopes that SpeakUp! will help to improve mental health services for young people across the UK.
Dr. Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation said: "Between the ages of 16 and 25, people are faced with lots of challenges such as taking exams, moving away from home, being in a relationship, going to university, starting a job. It's no surprise that these stressful times can lead to emotional distress. Young people need to be supported when they find themselves needing help. To make this happen, we want to hear what people think about existing mental health services so that they can be improved."
To express your views, log onto www.speak-up.org.uk
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