Services which provide support for peoples mental health have come under intense strain during the pandemic according to providers.
Children who have overdosed or self-harmed are being treated in some London hospitals, with doctors warning of a 'surge' in mental health cases in the young.
One child and adolescent psychiatrist has claimed the number of young people seeking help with their mental health has 'sky rocketed'.
Sky News' Health Correspondent Ashish Joshi reports.
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or talk to CALM on 0800 58 58 58 or via webchat on thecalmzone.net.
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