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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rachel Hall

PTSD affects 300,000 young people in England and Wales, Channel 4 finds

Konan
The documentary follows the rapper Konan as he receives treatment for PTSD for the first time. Photograph: Channel 4

Thousands of young people are living with post-traumatic stress disorder, with most cases going untreated, a Channel 4 documentary has revealed.

About 311,000 16- to 24-year-olds in England and Wales have PTSD, with most cases linked to personal assault and violence, according to figures estimated for the show.

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