Friday, 2 February 2018

Friday the 2nd of February 2018
L/o:To research and plan an effective news report
Who-Teenagers in the UK.

What-The rise in mental illness in teenagers across the UK.

When-Now.

Where-In the UK.

Why-

Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experiencea mental health problem each year [1]. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week [2].

There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness. Some of the more common disorders are: clinical depressionbipolar disorderdementiaschizophrenia and anxiety disorders. Symptoms may include changes in mood, personality, personal habits and/or social withdrawal.

30,000 pupils aged 14-15, more than one in three teen girls suffer from anxiety or depression. ... In fact, depression and anxiety in boys had actually fallen since 2005.16 Mar 2017

Normal teenagers are often moody due to hormonal and physical changes that happen during puberty. However, when mental illness is involved, it may be difficult to differentiate “normal teenage behaviour” from the symptoms of depression, anxiety and other emotional difficulties. Along with the teenage years comes drama.

I can interview Miss Gilbert
Interview questions:
- For the expert:
Do you think that there has been a rise in mental illness or has it always been there?
(If so, why has it happened?)
What is the most common mental illness in teenagers you've come across in your career?
What's the age range that most teenagers are when they come to you for help with their mental illness?
What's the leading cause for most teenagers?

For the person suffering:
What's it like in your everyday life?
How aware of mental illness were you before you were diagnosed?
What mental illness do you suffer from?
How do you feel about stereotyping of certain mental illnesses?
How did your family and friends react to finding out about your mental illness?





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