'More than a million' children have mental problems
20 Apr 08
Source: Press Association
More than a million children have disorders ranging from depression and anxiety to anorexia, report warns.
The fifth in a series of six reports by the Children's Society inquiry into the state of childhood is expected to reveal pressure on youngsters to grow up too quickly is leaving increasing numbers of them with mental health problems.
Binge drinking, drug-taking and pressure to look fashionable and attractive were contributing to the trend.
The inquiry into children's physical and mental health has been headed by Stephen Scott, professor of child health and behaviour at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London.
