00:00A mental health expert says young people are facing real increases in distress and rejects claims they are simply a
00:07snowflake generation.
00:09Professor Peter Fonergy is leading a government review into mental health and autism.
00:14He says anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders are among the most common problems affecting young people.
00:21He says economic uncertainty, employment pressures and social media are all contributing to a more difficult environment.
00:30The review is expected to make recommendations for NHS services and wider support.
00:36Its interim findings say psychological distress has increased particularly among younger people, although the causes remain uncertain.
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