Young people face 'specific' mental health challenges - GRiD

'Employers should tailor support'

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Today (10 October) is World Mental Health Day and a key focus this year is the mental health of young people in society, according to trade body GRiD.

Today (10 October) is World Mental Health Day and a key focus this year is the mental health of young people in society, according to trade body GRiD. To bring attention to the issue, GRiD has highlighted the specific types of support and services available to young people at work through group risk policies. These include clinical assessments by mental health specialists, diagnosis, counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy as well as other specialist forms of help. Support can also be accessed by members of their families such as siblings and parents. Social media Accordin...

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