A surge in mental health issues among children and adolescents in England has raised alarms, with recent figures indicating one in five youths affected. Experts debate whether the focus should be on increasing resilience or if the current mental health crisis is due to societal pressures, including the pandemic and social media. While some advocate for teaching resilience in schools, others stress the need for community support and systemic changes in mental health approaches. The conversation continues on how to effectively support young people’s emotional well-being amidst mounting challenges.

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