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Government urged to invest in childhood or risk losing the next generation to mental ill health
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THE government has been urged to invest in childhood or risk losing the next generation to poor mental health, a charity has warned.

Mental health problems among young people have risen significantly, affecting one in five of those aged eight to 25, according to a new report by the Centre for Mental Health.

The charity warned of significant economic consequences, highlighting that the long-term impact of childhood mental health problems costs Britain about £1 trillion in lost earnings over the course of working lives.

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