The rate of mental disorders among 17 to 19-year-olds has increased in the past year, from one in six in 2021 to one in four in 2022, according to new NHS figures.
The Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2022 report, published by NHS Digital, shows that among 17 to 19-year-olds, the proportion with a probable mental disorder increased from 17.4% in 2021 to 25.7% in 2022.