More than 40% of young people admit they don't reach out for mental health support

One in four said they do not know where to go if they need mental health support while 43% of 16-25-year-olds do not reach out for mental health support when they need it. File photo

One in three young people do not feel they could recognise the signs of common mental health conditions while over 40% admit that they do not reach out for support when they need it.

That is according to research conducted by youth mental health charity, Spunout which surveyed more than 1,400 young people.