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Body dissatisfaction at age 11 is linked to increased risk of depression by age 14, finds a new longitudinal study led by UCL researchers.

Of those who sought help, 35% said they were either on a waiting list or had otherwise yet to receive it, according to the study surveying over 11,000 people aged 17-18.Importantly, the research reveals that young people in the most deprived parts of

Researchers have called for sustainable and well-funded support for young people experiencing mental health issues.

Young people who are in higher education in England face a small increased risk of depression and anxiety, compared to their peers who are not attending higher education, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Get latest articles and stories on Science at LatestLY. A recent study led by academics from UCL found that young people in higher education in England are marginally more likely than their peers to experience sadness and anxiety. The research paper, published in The Lancet Public Health, is the first to find evidence of higher levels of depression and anxiety among higher education students compared with their peers. Science News | In Higher Education, There is a Larger Risk of Anxiety and Depression: Study.