📅 Posted: April 13, 2025
✍️ By: Stand As One Team
The number of young people in the UK experiencing anxiety and depression is now at an all-time high, with new research showing that 1 in 4 teens is struggling with their mental health.
📊 The Statistics Are Alarming
A survey from the charity YoungMinds found that:
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76% of young people felt their mental health had deteriorated over the last year
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Many report long waiting times and little to no support in schools or communities
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Social media, exam pressure, and the cost-of-living crisis are major contributing factor
🧒 What Young People Are Saying
“I’m scared to ask for help because I don’t want to be a burden.”
“I’ve been waiting 9 months to see someone.”
“No one takes us seriously.”Young people are calling for real support, real action, and real understanding — not just awareness campaigns.
💬 What We Believe
At Stand As One, we stand with young people. You matter. Your feelings matter. And you deserve to be heard.
We’re working to build spaces where teens and young adults can talk, listen, and support one another without judgment. Whether it's through discussions, events, or safe online conversations — you’re never too young to need help, and never alone in what you're feeling.
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