Four in 10 children lack a trusted person at school to discuss mental health issues

Almost a quarter don’t believe their problems are serious enough to warrant help (Image: SWNS) Four in 10 children have no one at school to discuss their mental health with - and nearly half are worried about reaching out at all. A survey of 1,000 11- to 18-year-olds who are still studying, found 62% have experienced feelings which have negatively impacted their emotional wellbeing. Don't miss.

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