<p>Teenagers are more likely to visit their GP about depression and anxiety at the start of the school year in the autumn, according to new research led by experts from the University of Nottingham.</p>

<p>In recent years there has been an increase in mental health issues and antidepressant prescribing in children and young people, however specialist mental health services in the UK are currently struggling to meet these increased demands.  </p>

<p>Members of a Young Person’s Advisory Group asked whether there are particular periods in the year when adolescents have more mental health issues.</p>