With an epidemic of self harm and depression, especially in young teenage girls, more support NEEDS to be given to mental health services in schools, as this is the easiest way for young people to access these vital services. Too often genuine mental health problems are dismissed by teachers as "just being a teenager", preventing these young people from getting the help and support they need to reach their full potential. Originally submitted as part of the "What Matters To You? Consultation in Summer 2021: https://engage.parliament.scot/post/56740
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