One in four people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England, says mind.org. The mental health charity has also warned that there has been a clear increase in the number of men under 25 taking their own life since 2018.
Many people have seen a decrease in their mental wellbeing, especially since the start of the pandemic. One such person was Lucas Anthony Backhouse, who died on October 16 last year at home after battling with mental health issues. His heartbroken mother has paid tribute to her much loved teenage son and is now warning of a growing mental health crisis among young people.
Angela told Lancs Live: “Lucas was just very sadly lost in this world, and he couldn’t find his place. Unfortunately, he suffered in silence and he didn’t talk about his mental health."
