Experts have warned that thousands of children and young people may be "slipping through the net" because adults do not recognse the warning signs of mental health problems.
A surveyof 21,000 adults backed by groups including the Royal College of Paeditrics and Child Health revealed that a third were unsure of signs of depression in children.
More than 850,000 children in the UK have a mental health problem. Possible warning signs include:
- Loss of appetite / weight loss
- Waking early
- Excessive boredom
- Poor concentration
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