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Christian teacher speaks of mental health 'crisis' in schools following call for more help for kids

A growing number of young people are experiencing problems with their mental health in the face of growing pressures from exams and social media.

Mental health charity Mind claims that three out of five secondary school pupils have either experienced mental health issues themselves or know someone close to them who has.

Research has shown that more than half of 11 to 19-year-olds don't feel confident reaching out to staff at school for mental health support.

According to the charity's survey, of the pupils that did speak up, 43 per cent didn't find the help useful.

Principal of the Christian run River School in Worcester, Tim Crow, told Premier: "There's no great surprise in those percentages, distressing and disturbing as they are, our experience is that there is a shortage of resources to help these kids.

"There's a crisis I think, in mental health."

Mr Crow said the issue was difficult as teachers are already under increasing pressure within the school system.

He said: "Kids who are struggling, actually asking for help, they need somebody who they feel is more approachable, more of a mentor than a guardian.

"I think teachers have such huge pressures on them, that to actually duplicate that is asking a huge amount."

Mr Crow believes a combination of smaller classes, more comprehensive training for teachers on the issues facing young people and the establishing of personal mentors could help children to open up but stressed the task is great.

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