Surge in teenagers self-poisoning renews mental health concerns

Surge in teenagers self-poisoning renews mental health concerns Almost two in three poisonings are intentional – up 50% in past 20 years – with young women most affected, data shows

Growing numbers of teenagers are deliberately poisoning themselves with alcohol, painkillers and antidepressants, renewing fears about young people’s mental health. Continue reading... The Guardian

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• Social media is harming the mental health of teenagers. The state has to act | June Eric Udorie The Guardian
• Mental health services turn away 23% of under-18s referred to them The Guardian
• Teenage girls' mental health overlooked by parents, survey finds The Guardian
• Surge in girls' alcohol poisoning behind rise in teenage poisonings The Independent